Man who hanged dog from tree in viral video has mental problems, says police


SHAH ALAM (Bernama): The man who was seen in a viral video hanging a dog from a tree by its neck is suffering from mental problems, says Kuala Langat Police chief Supt Azizan Tukiman.

He said a record check revealed that the unemployed man who is living with his family had been receiving treatment at Banting Hospital for the past three years.

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