Warrant issued for Lanarkshire dad who held a knife to dog's throat during terrifying raid

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A thug has been jailed for 33 months after a knife was held at a pet dog's throat during a terrifying raid at a Hamilton flat.Douglas Boothroyd and his son, Douglas Jnr, also struck the occupants with blades, a bottle and a pick axe handle.The pair made off with items including phones, a television and a vacuum cleaner.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Each had a knife and Boothroyd Jnr was also in possession of a pick axe handle."He picked up a bottle of vodka and struck the man on the head with it."Boothroyd senior then grabbed the woman's dog and held a knife at its throat."She attempted to get the dog from him, but he struck her with the knife."Boothroyd Jnr went through drawers in the kitchen and living room while his father continued to hold the knife at the dog, laughing as he did so."They