Portsmouth boy, 17, arrested after Horndean teenager knocked to ground in Melchy dog theft

A TEENAGER has been arrested after a boy was knocked to the ground and his dog stolen in a robbery.
By Ben Fishwick
Published 11th Aug 2021, 16:44 BST
Updated 11th Aug 2021, 17:14 BST
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Police said the 17-year-old, from Portsmouth, was detained following the incident on August 5 in Stonechat Road, Horndean, last week.

As reported, the 13-year-old owner’s attack was caught on a doorbell camera at around 5.55pm when he was walking the family dog Melchy.

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The Border Terrier cross was anonymously returned in Jubilee Park, Waterlooville, the next day after dad Mark Brotherton offered a £10,000 reward.

Today a Hampshire police spokeswoman said: ‘A 17-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

‘He has been released on bail while our enquiries continue.’

Call police on 101, quoting 44210308384.

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