Police have launched an investigation into the sickening death of a dog in Newcastle last week.

Officers attached to Newcastle City PD received reports about 2pm on Sunday 5 October that a canine was euthanised after it was found with serious injuries.

They were told the dog’s owner tied the Rottweiler up to a tree on Steel Street, Newcastle West, at noon on Friday 3 October.

He then attended a nearby shopping centre.

About 12.15pm, the man returned and found his four-legged companion suffering from serious injuries.

He took the dog to a vet.

But, sadly, due to the extent of its injures, the Rottweiler was euthanised.

It is believed the dog was attacked by a group of people while it was tied to the tree.

A crime scene has been established, with police seeking anyone with informatio

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