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Nottinghamshire Police
A court has placed strict restrictions on three dangerous dogs that caused the death of another animal on a public park.
The three dogs were off their leads in Snape Wood Nature Reserve, Snape Wood, when they spotted another dog on a walk with its owner.
At that point the animals – two Staffordshire cross breeds and an XL Bully – set upon the cocker spaniel, with the smaller dog being left with catastrophic injuries as a result.
Shortly after the incident on 3 March 2023, the injured dog had to be put to sleep.
An extensive investigation was launched by the police in the aftermath of the attack, with officers attending an engagement event organised by the Snape Wood community, as part of this.
After carrying out a number of inquiries, the Bulwell Neighbourhood Policing team identified a suspect and executed a warrant in the area, which led to all three dogs involved in the incident being seized.
The owner of the dogs, Leon Wilks, 42, was subsequently charged with three counts of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog.
Having pleaded guilty to the charges, Wilks, of Dyce Close, Snape Wood, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 15 September, where a contingent destruction order was imposed on each of the dogs.
As part of the order, the dogs are now each required to wear a muzzle when outside and must be kept on a lead held by someone aged 16 or over whenever they’re taken for walks.
Any of the dogs seen to be breaching this order have been ordered by the court to be seized and put down.
In addition to this, Wilks was also made to pay a total of £900 in compensation and fines.
PC Conor Bullivant, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a deeply distressing incident that left a dog with horrible injuries and resulted in its owners having to make the difficult decision to put their beloved pet to sleep to end its suffering.
“Following extensive inquiries and thanks to the support of the local community, we were able to identify the dogs involved in this attack as well as their owner who has now been brought before the courts.
“We hope that the order issued by the court helps provide the community with some reassurance going forward and sends out a strong reminder to all dog owners of their responsibilities to ensure the safety of other people and their animals.”
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South Yorkshire Police
APPEAL: Pet dog attacked and killed by two dogs in Rotherham
We are appealing for information after a pet dog, Tadi, pictured, was reportedly attacked and killed by two other dogs while out for a walk in Rotherham on Sunday.
At 6.40am, Tadi’s owner was walking him across fields between Maltby and Braithwell, when she came across a man with three dogs.
It’s reported that two of them then attacked five-year-old Tadi, who sadly died as a result of his injuries.
The man said to have left the scene with his three dogs without leaving his contact details. He is described as being white, aged between 35 and 45, with dark hair and of medium build.
His two dogs, which were not on a lead at the time of the attack, are described as black lurcher/bulldog crosses. The man also had cream puppy with him.
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Gwent Police
REWARD OF £500 FOR INFORMATION ÒF CONVICTION.
April 5th 2023 3 boys were seen leaving the scene of woodlands drive Trevethin where a horse was found to have been captured and beaten she had rope tied tightly around her throat and left to choke. These people need to be caught the police are heavily involved but we are reaching out to the public to help convict these people before this happens again.Any info contact Gwent police or myself £500 REWARD
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Cheshire Police Appeal
UPDATE WE BELIEVE HE MAY BE A DELIVERY DRIVER SO IF YOU COULD KEEP AN EYE OUT HE HAS A DENT IN THE TOP DRIVER SIDE OF HIS VAN — HE CAME FROM DOWN STALBRIDGE ROAD ON TO WALTHALL STREET BEFORE INCIDENT HEADING RIGHT ONTO NANTWICH RD**
Anyone know driver of WHITE MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER
PARTIAL REG – KN71
Failed to stop at junction and Ran through a red light on nantwich road near aldi nearly hitting my dad but it did hit our dog and KILLED her police have been called but any information would be crucial!!
Male driver – this person deserve to be caught!! Someone must know something!!
Approximately Around 3:00 15th April
Can either message me with information or crime number is IML-1524589
Any information is hugely appreciated she was not just a dog she was family! 🐾
‼️‼️MAJOR UPDATE from CCTV footage in near by street. We are able to make out two more letters KN71 FB?
We want to thank everyone that has helped out with information but we still urge anyone with footage to come forward as I want to gather all evidence I can on this driver This isn’t the first time or the last time This driver has drove dangerously!
The van has a dent on the top side on the driver side and a step on the back of the van which helps distinguish it!
Want to thank everyone for their support it is much appreciated. We are so very grateful🐾💖
Crewe, Cheshire: help trace the ‘hit and run’ van driver who mowed down a much-loved pet dog and fled the scene without stopping.
Michael Hamill was walking eight-year-old French bulldog Millie to the shops when she was run over in front of him at around 3pm on Friday (April 15). He and his partner were crossing Nantwich Road, Crewe, to reach the McColl’s store when a white Mercedes Sprinter van allegedly failed to stop at the junction of Walthall Street.
According to eye-witnesses, the van then sped through the red lights – narrowly missing Michael who had stepped into the road to cross – but sadly hitting Millie who was just one pace ahead. The family said she died instantly.
Michael’s devastated daughter Toni Hamill said: “We are absolutely heartbroken. We’d had Millie for eight years, since she was a tiny puppy. She was a massive part of our family.
“My dad and his partner had got to Aldi on the corner. They went to cross over as the lights were red and beeping noise was sounding. He just took one step forward and a car came flying round the corner. Millie was just ahead of him and there was a huge bang.
“Apparently he sped up after the incident so he must have known he’d hit something. My dad’s partner rang the police straight away but we were only able to get a partial registration because it happened so fast.”
Toni added: “There was blood everywhere, she was killed instantly. A woman came rushing out of the nail salon after hearing the commotion. There were bystanders crying. Shoppers were coming out of Aldi with bin bags to cover Millie up. It’s was completely traumatic.”
It is believed the driver had come from Stalbridge Road before turning left on to Walthall Street and right on to Nantwich Road.
‼️ Cheshire Police / Family Appeal ‼️ | Crewe, Cheshire: help trace the ‘hit and run’ van driver who mowed down a much-loved pet dog and fled the scene without stopping.
Michael Hamill was walking eight-year-old French bulldog Millie to the shops when she was run over in front of him at around 3pm on Friday (April 15). He and his partner were crossing Nantwich Road, Crewe, to reach the McColl’s store when a white Mercedes Sprinter van allegedly failed to stop at the junction of Walthall Street.
According to eye-witnesses, the van then sped through the red lights – narrowly missing Michael who had stepped into the road to cross – but sadly hitting Millie who was just one pace ahead. The family said she died instantly.
Michael’s devastated daughter Toni Hamill said: “We are absolutely heartbroken. We’d had Millie for eight years, since she was a tiny puppy. She was a massive part of our family.
“My dad and his partner had got to Aldi on the corner. They went to cross over as the lights were red and beeping noise was sounding. He just took one step forward and a car came flying round the corner. Millie was just ahead of him and there was a huge bang.
“Apparently he sped up after the incident so he must have known he’d hit something. My dad’s partner rang the police straight away but we were only able to get a partial registration because it happened so fast.”
Toni added: “There was blood everywhere, she was killed instantly. A woman came rushing out of the nail salon after hearing the commotion. There were bystanders crying. Shoppers were coming out of Aldi with bin bags to cover Millie up. It’s was completely traumatic.”
It is believed the driver had come from Stalbridge Road before turning left on to Walthall Street and right on to Nantwich Road.
Toni added: “We’re appealing for dashcam and CCTV footage. We’ve managed to get some already but it’s not clear enough to see the number plate. The van had a dent on the driver’s side so it’s quite easy to distinguish. We believe he may have been a delivery driver.
“We want the driver to acknowledge what he’s done. I want the driver to understand, it wasn’t just an animal, she was a much-loved family pet. It could have been a child. He shouldn’t be able to get away with it. We want justice for Millie.”
Paying tribute to Millie, Toni added: “She was a wonderful pet. She was so well-trained and would fetch the post for my dad. My little boy is only one but they were best friends. He’s too young to understand but it’s heart-breaking when he looks for her. We’re absolutely devastated.”
Anyone with information can contact Cheshire Police quoting IML-1524589.
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Roundhay Park: Disgust as swan eggs destroyed at Leeds park by ‘cruel and heartless’ youths throwing stones
A charity group that helps maintain Roundhay Park said it is “devastated” after swan eggs were destroyed by youths throwing stones.
West Yorkshire Police’s Wildlife and Rural Crime team shared a post yesterday (Saturday) saying that officers were called to Roundhay Park in the morning following a report of youths throwing stones at a swan’s nest.
The post was met with disgust by residents, with one person writing: “I am in complete shock. This is beyond cruel and heartless.”
A statement was also shared by the Friends of Roundhay Park – the charity group that helps maintain the park – that read: “We are absolutely devastated to report that Joy and Hope’s nest has been destroyed. If any one has any information regarding the perpetrators of this appalling act please contact the police.”
If you have any information about the incident please call police on 101 and quote 13230207455 or call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
HUMBERSIDE POLICE
A man has received the largest fine handed out in the East Riding for suspected wildlife offences.
In October last year, a member of Humberside Police’s Rural Task Force stopped a vehicle near Kilnwick, East Riding of Yorkshire. The vehicle contained a number of unchipped dogs that were not wearing a collar, which was in breach of a community protection notice given to the man in 2019.
Michael Harrison, 35, of Lazenby Road, Hartlepool, was fined a total of £1281 for breaching a community protection notice as he was suspected of being involved in hare coursing.
The court found Harrison guilty of the offence in his absence. He was fined £660 and was ordered to pay a £264 victim surcharge, and costs of £357.
After the result, PC Richard Fussey of our Rural Task Force said: “This is an excellent result from a proactive vehicle stop following suspicions of hare coursing in the area.
“It is the largest fine issued to date in the East Riding for a breach of a community protection notice and sends out a strong warning that we will work alongside partners, including East Riding of Yorkshire Council, to disrupt and prosecute individuals who are involved in illegal hare coursing and the associated antisocial behaviour.
“I would like to thank the local Farm Watch, the rural communities and our partners for their continued support and assistance in tackle wildlife crime across the East Riding.
“Community protection notices are one of many measures at our disposal to deal with antisocial behaviour caused by individuals involved in hare coursing trespassing on farmland.
“The result further supports the work of the Rural Task Force and East Riding of Yorkshire Council preventing hare coursing offenders from visiting our force area.”
#RuralTaskForce #InYourCommunity #WildlifeCrime
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LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND RURAL POLICING TEAM
Animal Welfare Act arrest 14/02/2023.
On the way back from Melton Police area yesterday afternoon, this van caught our attention.
After a reluctant stop by the driver of it just on the North of Market Harborough and Lutterworth Police area, the driver provided details.
Turns out they had an active Animal Disqualification Order preventing them from keeping dogs until 2025.
Needless to say – they were instantly arrested and taken direct to our cells.
2 dogs in the front were safely removed which enabled us to drive the van off the main road to somewhere safe so we could remove the remaining dogs.
The crew dealing with this incident yesterday have well over 40 years policing experience collectively.
They agreed that it was probably the worst conditions they’d ever seen dogs kept in. The pictures really don’t do this justice and the stench was eye watering.
The dogs had no food or water until intervention and were in a staggeringly poor state.
No less than 18 dogs in total were recovered and the investigation now sits with the RSPCA (England & Wales).
Safe to say – whilst this was a particularly horrendous incident resulting in numerous police resources – there was a sense of relief knowing that the dogs would get the care they desperately needed with an approved vet and the suspect would be dealt with.
Unfortunately we can’t share all the images here because they are just too sensitive.
Thanks also must go to Leicestershire Police: Dogs section, Crouch Recovery and the RSPCA.
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ESSEX POLICE
Two men have been banned from owning or keeping dogs for three years under new legislative powers designed to target poachers.
Our rural engagement officers spotted the two men with four dogs – two on slip leads – walking across land near #SaffronWalden last October.
When the case came to court, #CPS asked magistrates to make a disqualification order, in what is believed to be a national first, after each man admitted a charge of daytime trespass in pursuit of game.
Investigating officer PC Nigel Wright, of our Rural Engagement Team, said after the hearing: “The poaching of wild animals is extremely cruel. Dogs are integral to poaching and I am delighted that the magistrates were able to use this new legislation to deprive these two poachers of any access to dogs, even just walking someone else’s, for the next three years.”
District Crown Prosecutor Sally Robinson added: “This type of offending has a profound impact on rural and farming communities, which is why I am thrilled that, in a legal first, we successfully asked the court to apply disqualification orders in this case.
“I hope this sends a warning to anyone who thinks about poaching any form of wildlife, that we will not hesitate to ask for these orders whenever possible.”
For the full story, visit our website. Link in the Comments below.
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE CONSTABULARY
Earlier this morning, we executed a firearms search warrant at a site in Naas Lane, Gloucester.
Two shotguns were found, along with a dismantled firearm, as well as two loaded crossbows.
A number of items of stolen property was also recovered, including a stolen vehicle, three high value electric bikes, electrical equipment and 300 bottles of champagne.
Animal welfare officers from the RSPCA and Stroud District Council were brought on to the site after 11 dogs were found. At least three are suspected stolen while a fourth is being reunited with its family.
Police arrived at the location at around 9.30am, closing off roads close to the site for a number of hours.
Area Chief Inspector and Firearms Commander Anton Campbell, who had overseen the execution of the warrant, said it was a low-key firearms warrant with precautions taken should officers meet with any hostility during the search.
He said: “The safety of every community is paramount to us and we will ensure we take any action necessary to maintain that safety.
“We will continue to work with and engage with the occupants of the site and the wider community to protect them from harm and to investigate offences.”
Inspector Marcus Forbes-George, who had co-ordinated the warrant on the ground, said: “We have put a lot of time into planning this warrant and the results show that our efforts have paid off.
“I’d like to reassure the public that there is no cause for concern or danger and we’d like to thank local residents for their continued patience and support while searches continue.”
No arrests have been made but enquiries will continue to identify those involved in the offences.
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KENT POLICE
Police dog helps track 2 men after fuel stolen in Canterbury
A Kent Police dog has helped to track down two men as part of investigations into the theft of fuel in Canterbury.
Officers had been patrolling the A2 on Thursday 17 November where lorry drivers had previously reported fuel had been stolen in the area.
Just before midnight patrols spotted a suspicious vehicle and flagged it down. The car pulled over and two people reportedly ran off.
Around 25 containers of fuel were discovered inside the vehicles which officers seized.
Police dog Eli picked up a scent from the car and led her handler on foot through dark woods towards Chartham for around 2 miles.
She sniffed out two men who appeared to be hiding in a container in the woods near to Cockering Road.
The men, who are aged 29 and 31, and are from Canterbury, were arrested.
They have since been released on police bail until Monday 28 November 2022, whilst enquiries continue
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SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE
NEWS: Dog Legislation Officers – what do they do?
“We love dogs, we’re both dog lovers and understand the happiness they bring to a family, but we deal with the fatalities and serious injuries, we see the potential in those out of control. Dogs must be respected and UK laws are there for a reason.”
We meet with Dog Legislation Officers PC Paul Jameson and PC Rachael Atwell to understand the work they do to keep our communities safe.
The two PCs are a small but mighty duo, whose work is to manage risk and reduce deaths and serious injuries caused by dogs.
PC Jameson explains more. He said: “We do not remove good, safe animals from families. We do not destroy safe, manageable dogs. We are here to reduce risk, fatalities and injury.
“Every month we receive over 20 reports of dangerous or out of control dogs, those of a banned breed or dogs that have caused fear or harm to another dog or person.
“We are here to assess dogs that have been seized or are part of an investigation, advise and support dog investigators, and educate owners on how to prevent incidents from happening.
“Part of our role is to identify and manage banned breeds. There are four banned breeds of dog in the UK: American Pitbull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brazilero and a Japanese Tosa.
“If we identify a banned breed of a dog, we do not instantly destroy it. Our role is to assess the dog, to understand the circumstances around its seizure, its home environment, and whether or not we believe it to be a danger to the public.
“As part of the assessment, we also assess the owner. Dogs from banned breeds may be returned to their owners following a thorough court process where the dog is deemed suitable, their environment is deemed suitable, and their owner a fit and responsible person. This decision is made by the court. The judge may often enforce that the dog is always walked with a muzzle on and by someone over the age of 16, and that the dog is fully insured, including third party. There are other conditions in relation to the dog being spayed or neutered, and in relation to its care.
“We want responsible owners to have decent dogs in a safe environment, that’s why it is important that anyone looking to buy a dog does so from a reputable breeder or rehomes a dog from a rescue centre. Buying a dog that you do not know its full breeding or history for can cause problems.”
Education is important on how to be a responsible dog owner and PC Jameson and PC Atwell are passionate about dog owners taking responsibility for their pet.
PC Atwell said: “A lot of dog owners don’t know that their dog doesn’t actually need to injure someone for an offence to be committed. Under Section 3 of the dangerous dogs act there only needs to be apprehension of injury, this covers incidents where dogs off leads attack a dog on a lead for example.
“Some owners might see this as ‘what dogs do’, but this could actually constitute a criminal offence for which a person can be sentenced to up to six months in prison, be fined, or both.
“We would rather talk to people about their dog and educate them than prosecute them.
“We are currently working with charities to provide a course in the future, where those suspected of committing low level offences can complete a ‘responsible dog ownership’ course.
“Our ultimate aim is for families to enjoy their dogs, but it must be done safely.”
For more information on the dangerous dogs act, and advice for your dog’s safety, please visit the Blue Cross website at
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/dangerous-dogs-act-1991-what-it
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BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
This eight-week old French bulldog was rescued by officers last week – after a passenger messaged 61016 to report they’d overheard two men discussing a dog they had stolen.
Lancaster officers realised they were only 10 minutes away from where the suspects had left the train…and within minutes, a man was arrested.
Happy to report this beautiful little chap is safe and well ?
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the stabbing of a grandfather on a mobility scooter in west London.
Thomas O’Halloran, 87, died at the scene on Cayton Road, Greenford, after being attacked just after 16:00 BST on Tuesday.
A 44-year-old man was arrested at an address in nearby Southall, police say.
Det Ch Insp Jim Eastwood thanked the public “for their overwhelming support following this horrific incident”.
Thomas O’Halloran, 87, died at the scene on Cayton Road, Greenford, after being attacked just after 16:00 BST on Tuesday.
A 44-year-old man was arrested at an address in nearby Southall, police say.
Det Ch Insp Jim Eastwood thanked the public “for their overwhelming support following this horrific incident”
Tragic final moments of mobility scooter murder victim: CCTV shows ‘kind’ busker, 87, begging for help after being brutally stabbed – as police hunt ‘dangerous’ suspect who fled scene armed with a knife
Chilling footage has captured the final fateful journey of a beloved 87-year-old pensioner who was stabbed to death in a ‘botched robbery attempt’ after spending the afternoon busking to raise money for victims of war.
Adjusting a blue charity collection box, sprayed with yellow paint to represent the Ukraine flag, Thomas O’Halloran, 87, drives past a Tesco store in Greenford, west London just minutes before he was brutally knifed.
CCTV footage shows the much-loved busker 20 minutes before he was attacked in broad daylight in an alleyway next to the busy A40 Western Avenue, in what is believed to be lawless London’s 59th murder so far this year.
The footage was taken at 3.48pm as he passed a newsagent shop close to the superstore. Police were called 18 minutes later at 4.06pm after Mr O’Halloran was ambushed as he headed towards Greenford Station a mile away.
Friends suspect the well-known community fundraiser was followed by someone in the run up to the stabbing who ‘had been watching him collect his charity money’ that afternoon before launching their attack.
Police were called and gave Mr O’Halloran emergency first aid until the arrival of the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance – but, despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His killer is thought to have fled in the seconds after the attack and there have been no arrests, with police appealing for witnesses.
This afternoon, police released pictures of a ‘dangerous individual’ seen fleeing the scene of the attack on Mr O’Halloran – who was originally from Ennistymon in County Clare, Ireland – and said officers want to identify him urgently.
One friend, who had known the retired engineer for more than 20 years, told MailOnline today: ‘Someone must have been watching him collect his charity money then followed him. An elderly man on a mobility scooter is an easy target and you wouldn’t expect them to put up much of a fight. It’s a despicable crime.’
It comes as relatives of Mr O’Halloran today paid powerful tribute to the beloved busker, with the pensioner’s grandson Joey, 20, telling MailOnline of his family’s ‘complete shock’ at the horrifying killing.
He said: ‘The family are still trying to take in what has happened, it is a complete shock. My father called me this morning, he was very upset and didn’t talk much. I just don’t understand why someone would do this to a defenceless old man’.
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DEVON & CORNWALL POLICE
Harvey has gone missing in liskeard…police informed..he left home about 3pm sunday afternoon and has not returned..its now 2.22 a.m and still no sign of him…I’m in liskeard looking for him aswell as the police…if anybody sees him could you please contact me..thank you
He is still missing and it’s now monday 9 a.m…I’m back in liskeard looking for him
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Police are growing increasingly concerned for Richard Burt who is missing from Newton Abbot.
Richard is 47-years-old, 6”1 tall, white with a shaven head and of stocky build. He is likely to be wearing camouflage trousers, black t-shirt, boots and a blue rucksack; he is known to travel around Devon.
If you see Richard or know of his current whereabouts, please do not approach and immediately call 999 quoting log 43 for 29 July.
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BIRMINGHAM POLICE
#MISSING | Have you seen Naomi?
The 40-year-old has been missing from #Bournville since around 7pm on Thursday evening and we’re very worried about her.
She’s wearing a black tracksuit.
If you have seen her or know where she is, call us on 999 quoting log 4096 of 21/7.
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MENSHIP NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING
Two ponies that had been abandoned in a field just outside of Wells for over 2 weeks have now been rescued and are safely in the care of an animal welfare charity.
The ponies, now aptly named barley (due to the field they were located in) and Easton (due to the pair being rescued from Ston Easton village) will receive around the clove care from specialist staff and veterinarians.
An investigation is still ongoing in regards to tge circumstances of the abandonment.
Here we can see Barley and Easton as they arrive at their new temporary paddock ready to begin the newest chapter of their lives thanks to everyone involved.
A special thank you to the farmer and hiss staff for their support during this time, their actions prevented what could have quite easily become life threatening circumstances.
See video below:
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CONVICTED NI puppy farm transporter Aaron Phillips, who also calls himself Pat Dale, 39, from #Ballynahinch, County Down – caught with 44 dogs in cramped, filthy cages in his vehicles.
Phillips, who traded under the name AP Canine Transport, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to animals in relation to 44 dogs, including 28 puppies, found by police in two vans in Bordesley Lane, #Redditch, on Tuesday December 8, 2020.
Phillips had transported the dogs, most of whom were from Northern Ireland, and stopped in Redditch to offload 16 of them.
He was accused of moving puppies under eight-weeks-old and not fit for the journey or in the company of their mother, according to court papers.
He was also charged with moving the pups in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering and transporting 21 puppies/dogs without carrying documentation.
He was further charged with transporting a springer spaniel which was not fit for the journey and of moving dogs without authorisation from the competent authority.
The 44 dogs were in just 12 cages. The majority were not big enough for even one dog to travel in.
Some of the dogs were unable to stand up, sit or turn around and the floors of all cages were covered in a thin layer of sawdust which smelt of urine and faeces.
Phillips was initially arrested alongside three other men on suspicion of the theft of dogs alongside the animal cruelty offences. Charges against the other men were later dropped and it appears that the theft charges weren’t pursued.
Police seized Phillips’ vehicle along with the dogs. A large sum of money was found in the vehicle.
All of the dogs were seized under the Animal Welfare Act, and West Mercia Police took civil action against their owners. As a result, all but two of the dogs were permanently removed from the owners and rehomed.
Sentencing | eight-week prison sentence, suspended for 12-months. Phillips was made to forfeit more than £20k cash found by police on his arrest under The Proceeds of Crime Act. Disqualified from transporting or arranging the transportation of any animal for three years.
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SURREY POLICE
In news that we are sure many of you have been hoping to read, we are so pleased to say that the two cocker spaniel puppies stolen from an address in Farnham on 19 June, have this morning been found safe and well. ??
The two puppies were located at an address in Reading and were checked over by a local vet before being reunited with their owner.
A 39-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy from Reading were last week arrested in connection to the thefts and the investigation remains ongoing.
We would like to thank everyone for their shares of our appeal and Thames Valley Police for helping us with our enquiries.
Owners comments
THEY’RE HOME!!
We are utterly thrilled to announce that the Jude & Kai were brought home this morning by Thames Valley Police!
We can not believe it! It has been the worst 8 days. With the help of many people we worked tirelessly night and day to spread the word and make the theft of them public in the vain hope that our puppies would be found safe and sound and returned home. With each passing day the fear of this ever being a possibility was unbearable.
Thanks to the wonders of social media, and all the shares that our plight for help received, it went viral. It’s this going viral that was the reason they were found and are now back where they belong.
There are so, so many thank you’s to so many people that I do not know where to start!!
From all the friends and family (and friends of friends and family) who made it their mission to spread the word, to the various incredible FB groups that joined in the search & especially to all those who sent messages (so many of you) offering invaluable information which was passed onto the police.
The greatest thank you to Drone SAR For Lost Dogs UK and every single one of you that played a part in information sharing, physical searching the areas when there were reported sightings of them & all the messages of support.
Thank you to @LuisaZissman & @Vickypattison for sharing on your Instagram stories to all your followers!!
Thank you to Surrey Police who have been amazing & fast in responding to the puppies being stolen, for all their hard work in ensuring the arrest of two of the people who took them and to Thames Valley Police who found them this morning after raiding an address for a second time, and bringing them home to me and my family!
Both myself, as their human mummy, and their 4 legged fur mummy are beyond grateful and happy!
The puppies are healthy and well, but noticeably happy to be home and are playing with their Mum.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF YOU!!!
The kindness of each and everyone in the last 8 days has been immense!!
We couldn’t of done it without you all!!
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Jane & Team Kai & Jude
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LANCASHIRE POLICE
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Woman suffers life changing injuries after attack by dogs in Blackburn
A woman in her 70s has suffered ‘life-changing injuries’ after being savaged by two dogs in Blackburn.
Paramedics and police were called to reports of an assault around 2.30pm on Tuesday 14 June. The woman was attacked by the dogs in the front garden of an address in Devon Road.
Lancashire Constabulary said the dogs, believed to be a pitbull-type breed, have been seized from their owner. An investigation is underway and no arrests have been reported.
The woman suffered serious head and facial injuries and was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital for treatment.
Det Sgt Peter Davies, of Blackburn CID, said: “We can confirm we are investigating a dog attack in Blackburn.
“The woman involved was believed to be a making a delivery to the address when she was attacked. She has suffered significant, life-changing injuries.
“Our thoughts are with her and her family at this time. The dogs involved have been seized and an investigation into the circumstances around the attack is underway.
“Anyone with information can contact Lancashire police or email [email protected]
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We need your help locating Mark Nieuwoudt, 54, who is missing from the Harrogate area with serious concerns for his welfare. He was last seen yesterday and may have boarded a train from Harrogate. He is 5ft 10″ and may be wearing a short black jacket and brown suede boots.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts should contact North Yorkshire Police, REF: 030620220249. Let’s get this man found and home to his family.
UPDATE: Mark has now been missing 5 days and while police investigations are ongoing there have been no confirmed sightings. If anyone has information regarding his whereabouts it is vital you reach out to the police with the reference number above.
#BeaconAlert #MissingVeteran #MissingPerson
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ESSEX POLICE
Fast-acting officers have recovered a stolen van which had four dogs inside it.
We received a call reporting the theft of a van from #Chigwell shortly after 11am this morning, Thursday 9 June. The owner of the van also reported four dogs were inside the van at the time.
Officers responded and carried out a widespread search of the area.
The vehicle was located in #Woodford shortly before 12pm this afternoon, with the dogs inside.
Once the vehicle was secured, officers forced entry to the van to make sure the dogs were OK.
Thankfully they appear to be unaffected.
The owner has been updated.
No arrests have been made and our enquiries are ongoing.
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ESSEX POLICE
Fast-acting officers have recovered a stolen van which had four dogs inside it.
We received a call reporting the theft of a van from #Chigwell shortly after 11am this morning, Thursday 9 June. The owner of the van also reported four dogs were inside the van at the time.
Officers responded and carried out a widespread search of the area.
The vehicle was located in #Woodford shortly before 12pm this afternoon, with the dogs inside.
Once the vehicle was secured, officers forced entry to the van to make sure the dogs were OK.
Thankfully they appear to be unaffected.
The owner has been updated.
No arrests have been made and our enquiries are ongoing.
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DORSET POLICE
Image appeal in relation to an incident involving dog in East Dorset
Officers who have responded to an incident involving a dog in East Dorset are issuing an image of the animal in a bid to trace the owner.
Dorset Police received several calls from 7pm onwards on Saturday 14 May 2022 reporting a loose dog in the road in the area of Horton Road at Three Legged Cross, causing a hazard for traffic.
Further sightings of the dog were reported on the A31 near Ashley Heath.
Inspector Tracy Santoni, of Dorset Police, said: “The dog has been showing signs of aggression as members of the public or officers try and approach it, so we have been unable to take it to safety.
“We are issuing an image of the dog as we are keen to trace the owner of the dog, so they can assist with recovering it safely.
“I would ask anyone with information relating to the owner of this dog to please contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting incident number 14:635.
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WEST MERCIA POLICE
PAIR CONSPIRED TO SELL ILL PUPPIES ORDERED TO PAY VICTIMS £21,000
A couple who fraudulently sold poorly puppies as healthy home bred dogs to members of the public, have been ordered to pay back over £21,000 to their victims. A joint investigation by the RSPCA and West Mercia Police led to The Confiscation Order.
On 21 February 2020, Jeff McDonagh, 39, and Betty Burton, 36, of Arleston Brook, Telford, were found guilty of conspiring to dishonestly make false representation at Shrewsbury Crown Court.
McDonagh was sentenced to two years imprisonment suspended for two years as well as a community order.
Burton was sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for 12 months.
Both were also found guilty of offences under the Animal Welfare Act, for which they also received suspended sentences to run concurrently.
The investigation found that the pair had advertised puppies for sale in the Manchester and Telford areas, claiming they were homebred, healthy and socialised.
The puppies were sold from a different address, using false names and sometimes false paperwork.
A number of the puppies sold became sick shortly after they were bought and died.
Other puppies did survive but required intensive veterinary care.
The puppies were found to have been bred in completely unsuitable conditions in circumstances that did not match the expectation of those who were induced to buy them.
It was agreed that the pair had benefited £175,000 from the crime and the total loss to victims was £21,670.
McDonagh was ordered to repay this amount within 28 days or face time in prison.
A nominal order was made against Burton as she was found to have no assets available at the time of the hearing.
Detective Inspector Emma Wright, of the Economic Crime Unit, West Mercia Police, said: “This judgement means that McDonagh faces prison if he does not pay back the people he defrauded.”
“Should McDonagh and Burton be found to have further assets in the future, they will be required to keep making payments until the total benefit of £175,000 has been repaid.”
“This case show that those who commit serious fraud will be tackled by West Mercia Police and other partner agencies.”
“We will both bring them to justice and remove the proceeds of crimes to compensate victims.
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AVON & SOMERSET POLICE
Police are appealing for information after a rare newborn lamb was stolen from a therapy farm in Bristol.
The Soay lamb had been born at Elm Tree Farm in Stapleton on April 15, but vanished sometime between 4pm on April 18 and 8:30am the next morning (April 19).
Staff found a stock fence had been cut when they did their morning check on the sheep.
On social media staff wrote, “The theft has left the mother Soay and her remaining lamb very distressed, searching for the lost lamb.
“The gap in the fence also left the other sheep vulnerable. As a farm team we’re shocked and upset that someone would do this.
“Without its mum, sadly the lamb’s chances of survival are very slim.”
Soay sheep are listed as ‘Category 4: At Risk’ by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, because there are only between 900 and 1500 registered breeding Soay ewes.
Elm Tree Farm had recently taken delivery of a small flock of Soays, and described them as a ‘huge hit’ with staff and people supported by Elm Tree.
The 37-acre working farm offers courses for adults with learning disabilities and autism, and is part of the Brandon Trust.
Avon & Somerset Police said, “We’ve received a report of a lamb being stolen from within a field in Park Road, Stapleton, sometime between 4pm on 18 April and 8.30am the following day.
“The lamb was male, with a brown and white face and purple spray on his belly.
“Our Rural Affairs Unit have been notified and we’ve issued an appeal through Farm Watch
“If anyone has information about this theft, please call us on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222091987.”
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MOLE VALLEY BEAT – SURREY POLICE
Following a warrant carried out at an address in Capel this morning, a 37-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of animal welfare offences and handling stolen goods. Officers seized a total of eight dogs in connection with this investigation, all of whom have been examined by a vet. Two of the dogs have been confirmed as stolen, and will now be reunited with their owners. A stolen trailer was also located at the address. Ownership enquiries will be carried out for the remaining dogs as part of the investigation.
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SHEFFIELD POLICE
COURT: Father sentenced over dog attack which killed 12-day-old baby
The father of a 12-day-old baby who died after being attacked by his dog in Doncaster has been jailed for four years.
Stephen Joynes, 36, was in the garden of his Woodlands home when one of his partner’s other young children raised the alarm about baby Elon Ellis-Joynes, who had been left inside on his own.
After running into the house, Joynes found Elon seriously injured on the living room floor, with the dog – a Chow Chow / Alsatian cross called Teddy – standing over him and growling.
Emergency services were called to the house on Welfare Road, but despite the very best efforts of paramedics and hospital staff, baby Elon was sadly pronounced dead.
At Sheffield Crown Court today (Thursday 31 March), Joynes was sentenced to four years after admitting owning/being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury resulting in death, at an earlier hearing.
The court heard that Joynes had known Teddy was a danger, as he had previously bitten one of his partner’s other young children.
In addition, neighbours had increased the height of their fences to prevent him from jumping into their gardens, having previously been left intimidated when he had escaped.
Detective Chief Inspector Lee Townley said: “This was an utterly tragic incident that left a family and the wider community completely devastated. Any death is a tragedy but the loss of a young baby in such awful circumstances makes this even more upsetting.
“My thoughts and heartfelt condolences remain with the family today.”
Following the incident, which occurred just after 3.20pm on 13 September 2020, Joynes and his partner, Elon’s mother Abigail Ellis, were charged with offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Ellis pleaded not guilty to her involvement in the incident and the charges against her were later dropped.
Teddy has been destroyed.
