Fox hunter avoids jail after his dog attacked 11-year-old boy

Bloodsport enthusiast Neil Pinkerton subject of previous USPCA investigation 9th March 2024 This is the heartless fox hunter who has avoided jail after his cross-breed bull terrier attacked an 11-year-old boy. Bloodsports enthusiast Neil Pinkerton pleaded guilty to a single charge under the Dangerous Dogs Order last week. The case against Pinkerton, who is well …

Three men detained after reports ‘dogs were set on hares’

7th March 2024 Three men are set to appear in court as police investigate illegal hare coursing in West Lancashire. Today (March 7) police detained three males, who were believed to be hare coursing in the Rufford area. The men are awaiting a court date in connection to wildlife offences. Their vehicle and equipment has …

Scottish gamekeeper convicted for causing unnecessary suffering to trapped magpies

Message from Raptor Persecution UK Press release from Scottish SPCA (7th March 2023): Penicuik man receives ban from keeping animals for five years after trapping and killing magpies Alexander Hamilton was sentenced to a five-year ban from owning and keeping animals and 100 hours of community service at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 5 March. …

Police find firearm while arresting Gwynedd man for disturbing badger sett

Several items were seized during police raids today. 6th March 2024 A Gwynedd man has been arrested following the alleged disturbance of a badger set. Warrants were executed in the Caernarfon and Llanllyfni areas in partnership with RSPCA today (Wednesday, March 6). A number of items were seized from the properties, including a firearm, medication, …

Fermanagh man awaiting trial for badger baiting and animal cruelty fails in bid to have bail relaxed

6th March 2024 A Fermanagh man awaiting trial for badger baiting and associated charges following a PSNI swoop into animal cruelty has failed in a bid to relax his bail conditions Jason Lee Kennedy (35) from Marble Arch Road, Enniskillen is alleged to have caused suffering to badgers and cats through baiting and fighting which …

Convicted dog-fighting dealer caught in Ireland with €1.9m worth of cocaine jailed

Sicko who abused animals had 27kg of cocaine in his car. 26th February 2024 THIS is the convicted dog-fighting boss on the run from the UK authorities who is now facing prison time in Ireland after being caught with €1.9 million worth of cocaine. John Donaghy, who has 16 previous convictions for animal cruelty, took …