Shocking CCTV captures a man beating a dog with a baseball bat
Footage has emerged of a man and dog being beaten in the street with a baseball bat in Salford.
The CCTV shows a man and a dog being chased down the street by another man armed with what appears to be a baseball bat.
The man carrying bat strikes the other man a number of times before hitting the dog at least twice.
The attack took place in broad daylight shortly after 12.40pm on Wednesday in Barton Lane in Eccles.
After a heated exchange the men walk back down Barton Lane and out of shot.One witness, who has asked not to be identified, said they were shocked to see the violent exchange.
“It’s just not what you expect to see at dinnertime,” they said.
“They were clearly having some sort of argument. He repeatedly struck the other guy and the dog at least twice.”
The witness contacted the police and the RSPCA regarding the attack.A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said they were aware of the incident but had not heard from the alleged victim.
“We are aware of the incident” a GMP spokesman said.“We would appeal to the victim to come forward and report it to the police.”You can call Greater Manchester Police on 101.