Still sabbing the bastards
8th October 2024 A man who caught wild goldfinches and kept them locked in cages in a shed in his garden has been convicted of animal welfare offences. The RSPCA has revealed shocking details of the case against Ali Heidari, from Salford. A court heard investigators and Greater Manchester Police officers visited Heidari's home in Weaste, just up …
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3rd October 2024 The Journal Investigates exposes the Irish black market, as data reveals the majority of successful prosecutions aren’t recorded as criminal convictions. WARNING: This article contains graphic images and videos of animal cruelty CAPTURED, CAGED AND sold off to be killed… the cruel reality of Ireland’s underground wildlife trade. The Journal Investigates can reveal how …
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2nd October 2024 “It’s one of the worst things I’ve seen in my 21 years as a police officer,” said DC Aaron Flint, Lincolnshire Police’s wildlife officer. “It’s just beyond cruel. It’s awful.” Badger baiting has long been a problem within the county, but the force has struggled to truly know the scale of the …