Appeal after man allegedly seen kicking dog
By Andy Hubbert
Published 21st Feb 2026, 16:06 BST
Police are investigating a report that a man was allegedly seen kicking and dragging a dog by its collar in a village near Sleaford.
Officers are seeking witnesses, as well as anyone with dash‑cam footage, CCTV, or doorbell recordings, who may have seen a person walking a sandy‑coloured lurcher‑type dog in the Metheringham area.
A force statement added: “We are particularly interested in sightings around Dunston Road between 4pm and 5.30pm on Wednesday, February 18.
“A 56‑year‑old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and has been released under investigation. The dog has been seized by police and is safe.”
If you have any information that may assist the investigation, contact the investigating officer via email at [email protected] quoting occurrence number 26000098368.