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Man Kicks Dog in Head at Bunnings Car Park
3 Mar
Summary
- A man was charged with ill-treatment of an animal.
- The attack occurred in a car park outside Bunnings.
- Dashcam footage captured the shocking incident on camera.
A 48-year-old man has been charged following a shocking incident where he allegedly kicked a dog in the head at a Bunnings car park in Adelaide. The unprovoked attack occurred on Sunday afternoon as the dog was sitting in the back of its owner's ute. The dog's owner reported that the animal suffered minor injuries and appeared skittish after the encounter.
South Australia Police arrested the man at a Smithfield address on Monday. He faces charges of ill-treatment of an animal and is scheduled to appear at the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on April 14. Dashcam footage from a motorist reportedly shows the man kicking the dog, prompting outrage from witnesses and the public.
A Bunnings spokesperson stated that the safety and well-being of customers and animals are top priorities, deeming such conduct unacceptable. The company pledged cooperation with authorities if requested.
