Gardai have arrested a man for questioning following an aggravated burglary in Cork last night in which an Alsatian belonging to the house owner was killed.
Gardaí believe that a man broke into a house in Fairhill area of Cork's northside at about 9pm last night and attacked the dog with a knife, killing him.
The alarm was raised.
Gardaí later arrested a 25-year-old Waterford man. He was taken to Gurranebraher Garda station for questioning.
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The man was arrested under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act which allows for detention of up to 24 hours before he must be charged or released.
