An Alliance MLA has apologised over an incident in which he appears to strike at a dog.
Trevor Lunn was visiting a business called Lambeg Dog Walking on what he says was a planning issue when the incident occurred on Thursday.
A video of the incident was shared on the business’s Facebook on Thursday and sparked an angry reaction from some people.
It is understood an issue exists with regard to planning involving the business and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.
In a statement issued on Friday, Mr Lunn said: “I visited the facility on a planning issue and spent a few minutes inside with the dogs. We went into the yard and one of the dogs jumped up.
“I intended to shoo it down but if I hit the dog, I apologise unreservedly. The owner of the facility, who was standing beside me, said nothing at the time.
“There was no intent to hurt the animal, and as an animal lover and pet owner myself, I am mortified anyone thinks I struck a dog deliberately.”
