Arrest after video of man beating dog emerges on social media

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An 18-year-old, from Radford, was arrested by Nottinghamshire Police and the RSPCA has been informed

Police have made an arrest after a video of a man beating a dog emerged on social media.

Nottinghamshire Police said it was made aware of the video on two social media platforms on Tuesday, just after 22:00 BST.

The force received "numerous calls" from across the UK in connection with the video.

Officers have now arrested an 18-year-old man, from Radford in Nottingham, on suspicion of animal cruelty.

The RSPCA has also been informed.

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