Dog arrest

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the mauling of an elderly dog by two pit bulls on Monday.

Wellington SPCA spokeswoman Lisa Snow said police arrested the man for theft of a dog and further charges under the Animal Welfare Act were likely.

A 14-year-old ridgeback cross was attacked by the pit bulls at Shelly Bay after he was stolen from his Titahi Bay home.

A dog involved in the attack had been seized.