Police Commissioner Gary Griffith has ordered an investigation following a viral video showing a man hanging a dog from a tree.

Police have since detained three men from Embacadere, San Fernando for questioning in connection with the video.

Snr Supt Wayne Mohammed, Head of the Southern Division, directed the operation where the three men ages 20, 24, and 32, were detained on an allegation of cruelty to an animal.

Snr. Supt. Mohammed confirmed that an investigation is underway.