Four men are arrested after a hedgehog is painted in Leeds United colours in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Police say the Wildlife and Rural Crime team makes the arrests over the weekend. The suspects are aged 44, 21, 17 and 15. Authorities detain the men on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. According to police, the incident involves colouring the hedgehog with the intention of showing Leeds United colours, and officers investigate under animal welfare legislation. The arrests are reported as being made under Section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, which covers causing unnecessary suffering to animals. The hedgehog is described by at least one outlet as struggling to breathe following the incident, while other coverage focuses on the suspicion of unnecessary suffering. West Yorkshire Police do not indicate any charges in the provided accounts, but the men remain arrested following the investigation.