Sydney man charged with animal cruelty
A man has been charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly threw his dog into a manhole and bombarded it with insecticide bombs before closing the lid.
Police arrested the 34-year-old Rozelle man on Wednesday after being alerted to the attack.
RSPCA, Fire & Rescue NSW officers and police found the 12-year-old whippet in a manhole in the backyard of a home on Mansfield Street.
The man was arrested at the scene.
He was granted conditional bail to appear in Balmain Local Court on October 1.
The dog was taken to a vet for treatment, and is in the care of the RSPCA.
Police have been told the dog did not suffer permanent injuries.