Man arrested after dog thrown into New Brighton lake

NewsLiverpool NewsNew BrightonThe dog was rescued by a group of paddleboarders11:59, 17 Jul 2026Updated 12:00, 17 Jul 2026A man has been arrested after a dog was thrown into a lake yesterday. Just after 6pm on Thursday, July 17, police received a report that a dog had been thrown into the Marine Lake in New Brighton.‌The dog was rescued by members of the public who were on a paddleboard in the lake. A 62-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and cruelty to animals. He was taken to a police station in Merseyside, where he remains in custody.‌The dog was assessed by a vet after the incident. An investigation is ongoing.‌Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police's social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC.You can also report inform