A dog was saved from a North East address after a policing team executed a warrant under the animal welfare act.

The address was on Wren Street in Stockton on Friday, March 31 where a black and white dog was saved.

Stockton Neighbourhood Police Team worked in partnership with RSPCA to execute a warrant under the animal welfare act.

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A dog was removed from the address and is currently in the care of the RSPCA.

Police say further enquiries are ongoing into the incident.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Anyone who has issues to report in their local community are asked to call 101 and the information will be passed over to our neighbourhood teams.

“Alternatively Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800555111”