Man bailed in dog blast inquiry

A man has been bailed by police investigating a gang who blew up a pet dog by tying fireworks to its body.

The body of Emmie, a Yorkshire terrier, was found last Friday near the home of owners Keith and Maureen Barrington, of Linthwaite, near Huddersfield.

Emmie had bolted because of firework noise the previous evening. It is not yet known if the animal was run over before being blown up.

The 19-year-old was arrested on Tuesday morning but later released on bail.