Egypt’s Ministry of Interior said security authorities had uncovered the circumstances surrounding a video circulated on social media showing a man beating a dog in Alexandria.
Authorities identified and arrested the person shown in the video. He was found to be a private security guard living within the jurisdiction of Second El Raml Police Department.
Details of the Alexandria Incident
During questioning, the man admitted to committing the incident on September 28, 2026, inside the building where he worked in the First El Raml area.
According to his statement during the investigation, the incident occurred after residents in the area complained about the dog’s barking.
Belt Used in the Incident Seized
The suspect led authorities to the belt allegedly used in the assault, which was seized.
The necessary legal procedures were then taken in connection with the incident.
Earlier Dog-Beating Incident Reported in Imbaba
In a separate earlier case, security authorities investigated another social media video involving a complaint that a man had allegedly beaten a dog inside his apartment in Imbaba, Giza.
Authorities found that on August 13, 2026, a worker living in the area had filed a complaint at Imbaba Police Department against his neighbor, who also worked as a laborer and lived in the same building.
The complaint concerned the neighbor keeping a dog inside his apartment and allegedly beating it, which reportedly caused disturbance to residents.
Suspect Arrested in Imbaba Case
Security authorities identified and arrested the man involved in the incident and found the dog in his possession.
When questioned, he admitted to beating the dog and said that he had done so with the intention of training it.
Dog Referred to Veterinary Authorities
The necessary legal measures were taken, and the dog was being transferred to a specialized veterinary authority for appropriate care and follow-up.
What happened in the Alexandria dog-beating case?
A video circulated on social media showing a man beating a dog, leading security authorities to identify and arrest the person shown in the footage.
Who was arrested in the Alexandria case?
The suspect was identified as a private security guard living in the Second El Raml area.
Why did the suspect say he assaulted the dog?
He said the incident occurred after local residents complained about the dog’s barking.
What was seized in the Alexandria case?
Authorities seized the belt the suspect identified as the one used in the incident.
What happened to the dog in the Imbaba case?
The dog was found with the suspect and was subsequently referred to a specialized veterinary authority.
