

Codi Wilson, CP24.com





Police say a 25-year-old man is facing animal cruelty charges after a two-year-old Beagle was allegedly thrown off of a seventh-floor balcony in Scarborough.

The alleged incident happened at a building on Firvalley Court, in the area of Warden and St. Clair avenues.

According to Newstalk 1010, the dog died from injuries it sustained during the fall.

Speaking to CP24 Tuesday, Det. Matthew Wighton said officers were called to the building at around noon on Monday for reports of an animal in distress.

“Upon arrival, they found a dog in front of an apartment building, which had obvious signs of injury,” he said.

Wighton said that after speaking with members of the community, the owner of the dog was located.

“Through the investigation it was determined that he had thrown his dog, a young approximately two-year-old Beagle, from the seventh-floor balcony,” he added.

Wighton said at this point in time, police are not sure why the man allegedly threw the dog from the balcony.

The suspect is scheduled to appear in court in Scarborough this morning.