A Winnipeg man is facing animal cruelty charges after he was caught assaulting a dog at the Forks Market.
On Sunday, Winnipeg police say citizens at the Forks witnessed a dog being abused and recognized it as a missing dog recently posted about on social media.
They contacted security and police were called.
A 30-year-old man from Winnipeg was arrested and is facing several charges, including killing or injuring animals and possesion property obtained by crime under $5000
He remains in custody.
The dog has since been reunited with its family. It did not sustain serious injuries.