Arrests made over Dave harrassment reports
The BBC report that two men are being questioned after police received reports of harassment against "Dave" the dolphin who has been swimming by Sandgate, Folkestone for over a year.
The pair, aged 25 and 26, were arrested on suspicion of cruelty to an animal. Kent Police's Marine Unit has issued several warnings that anyone getting too close to Dave could be arrested. The two men, said to be from the Folkestone area, were being held under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. They were arrested at about 0530 BST on Saturday.
Insp Gavin Roy said: "Dolphins are well loved and friendly towards humans. They are protected by law and should be treated with respect."
Animal welfare charities have previously expressed concern over swimmers, kayakers and other watercraft users possibly causing distress or alarm to Dave.
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