Man is charged after kicking a toy poodle called Zico and punching his stunned owner
- A 34-year-old was charged after kicking a toy poodle and punching the owner
- The incident happened in Pyrmont on Friday, where the dog was kicked twice
- The man was charged with five offences including animal cruelty and assault
A man has been charged after allegedly kicking a toy poodle and punching his owner.
The 33-year-old victim was walking his pet toy poodle named Zico on Allen Street in Pyrmont on Friday evening.
He was called over to the intersection at Harris Street by a man who began yelling abuse at him.
As they tried to leave, the dog owner was punched by the man, who then kicked the dog.
A man was charged with assault and animal cruelty after kicking a toy poodle and punching the owner (stock)
The victim was helped by a bystander on the street as the dog was kicked again, with more people rushing over to stop the abuse.
The offender fled from the scene.
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An investigation into the incident led Sydney police officers to arrest a 34-year-old man on Sunday night.
He was charged with five offences including animal cruelty, assault, offensive behaviour and intimidation.
The man was refused bail and will appear in Central Local Court on Monday.
A police investigation lead police to arrest and charge a 34-year-old man. He will appear in Central Local Court on Monday
