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A police officer is to face prosecution over the deaths of two police dogs in Nottinghamshire, BBC News has learned. | A police officer is to face prosecution over the deaths of two police dogs in Nottinghamshire, BBC News has learned. |
The German shepherd dogs were found dead in a private vehicle outside Nottinghamshire Police's headquarters on 30 June. | The German shepherd dogs were found dead in a private vehicle outside Nottinghamshire Police's headquarters on 30 June. |
Legal proceedings will be brought against an officer for allegedly causing unnecessary suffering to the animals, the RSPCA confirmed. | |
The Met Office said it reached 28.1C (82.5F) in Nottingham on 30 June. | The Met Office said it reached 28.1C (82.5F) in Nottingham on 30 June. |
The RSPCA has said the force reported the incident to them on the day it happened and had co-operated with the charity in the investigation. | |
Anyone convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal could face up to six months in prison and a £20,000 fine. |