Police arrested two men linked to a fatal dog attack in Slough.

Thames Valley Police detained the pair, aged 20 and 22, on Friday, October 11.

The arrests relate to a dog, believed to be an XL bully, attacked and seriously injured on Burnham Lane at around 6.05pm on September 29.

The dog was taken for emergency treatment but died from its injuries.

Police searched an address following the arrests and discovered a quantity of cannabis.

The 20-year-old was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, possession with intent to supply a class B controlled drug, and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, and possession with intent to supply a class B controlled drug.

Both men have been released on police bail until January 2024.

A 31-year-old man from Slough was also arrested on Friday on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B controlled drug.

He has also been released on bail until January 2024.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to call 101 or inform them via the Thames Valley Police website, quoting reference number 43240468625.

Those who do not wish to speak to the police or provide their details can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.