Two people arrested in Blackpool over dog theft in Carlisle

A 22-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman have been arrested in Blackpool following the theft of a dog in Carlisle.

The incident occurred in Bitts Park in the early hours of Monday 18 October.

A two-year-old female Labrador and Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross named Zen became separated from the victim.

A Cumbria Police statement said: "A 22-year-old man and 18-year-old woman were arrested on suspicions of robbery and remain in police custody."

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