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Codie, the collie dog who was set on fire, is put to sleep | |
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Codie, a collie dog who was set on fire in County Antrim, two weeks ago, has died. | |
The three-year-old suffered serious injuries after it was doused with flammable liquid and set alight in Maghaberry. | The three-year-old suffered serious injuries after it was doused with flammable liquid and set alight in Maghaberry. |
She was put to sleep on Saturday night. | She was put to sleep on Saturday night. |
Her owners posted on the Justice for Codie the dog Facebook page on Sunday that she had been getting worse from Friday and the vets had tried everything they could. | |
"We are all gutted, but we know she was suffering and was only going to get even worse," the statement added. | "We are all gutted, but we know she was suffering and was only going to get even worse," the statement added. |
Two people, arrested in connection with the attack, have been released on police bail pending further inquiries. | Two people, arrested in connection with the attack, have been released on police bail pending further inquiries. |
A police investigation is continuing. | A police investigation is continuing. |
PSNI Lisburn described the news as "tragic" on their Facebook page and said: "We would like to remind everyone that police are dealing with the matter, and two people have already been arrested. | PSNI Lisburn described the news as "tragic" on their Facebook page and said: "We would like to remind everyone that police are dealing with the matter, and two people have already been arrested. |
"All evidence takes an amount of time to process, and when the investigation is complete the matter will be forwarded to the PPS. | "All evidence takes an amount of time to process, and when the investigation is complete the matter will be forwarded to the PPS. |
"We would appeal for calm." | "We would appeal for calm." |