A man has been charged following an attempted dog-napping in Carlisle.
It is reported that two men tried to take the animal from the victim on Raffles Parade at around 3.15pm on Thursday.
A woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s suffered minor injuries.
Joseph Malloy, 31, of Dalton Avenue, Carlisle, was charged in connection with attempt robbery, assault by beating and using threatening behaviour with intent to cause fear unlawful violence.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 122 of 20th January 2022 or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111
