Dog 'home alone for five weeks' rescued in Stoke-on-Trent

The dog was discovered in a malnourished state after being on his own for five weeks, police said

A malnourished dog that police said had been left on its own at home for five weeks has been rescued.

Officers were called to a property on Leek New Road, Stoke-on-Trent, at 17:00 GMT on Tuesday.

The animal had been alone since his owner was sent to prison, according to a police tweet.

RSPCA staff removed the dog from the house and handed him over to a vet for treatment.

Staff from the RSPCA removed the dog from the property and he was given to a local vet for treatment