Horndean dog theft: Teen arrested after pet snatched from boy

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image captionThe Brotherton family have now been reunited with Melchy

A teenager has been arrested after a dog was snatched from its owner.

Sam Brotherton, 13, was pushed before his border terrier Melchy was bundled into a car on 3 August.

Melchy was reunited with Sam the following morning after doorbell camera footage of the theft was shared thousands of times on social media.

A 17-year-old boy from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He been since been released on bail while police inquiries continue.

Hampshire Constabulary has renewed its appeal for information.

media captionBorder terrier Melchy was taken in Horndean on 3 August

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