Kuala Muda police chief Hanyan Ramlan said the man was picked up from his home in Bandar Puteri Jaya at 8pm yesterday.

“Police seized a red Honda EX5 motorcycle, a set of keys and road tax, and a white helmet.

“The man was brought to the Kuala Muda police headquarters for further investigation. Checks revealed that he has no criminal record,” Hanyan said in a statement today.

He said the elderly man was found to be suffering from dementia and memory loss, but admitted to dragging his pet dog although he could not recall why.

“Further investigations are ongoing under Section 428 of the Penal Code, and the dog will be handed over to the veterinary department once medical treatment is completed,” he said.

In the video which has been circulating online, the dog could be seen tied to the back of a moving motorcycle, being dragged along on the road. Bystanders eventually stopped the rider and intervened.