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Blackwood man given 10 year animal ban after dog beating

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 19:04, Wednesday March 17th, 2010.

Holly was beaten so badly that she may have suffered brain damage.

A 21-year-old Blackwood man who savagely kicked a dog so hard that it suffered suspected brain damage has been banned from keeping animals for ten years.

Miles Simmonds, of Clos Gronw, Blackwood, was also handed a two-year community order, to include anger management sessions, when he appeared at Caerphilly Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

He admitted charges of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and common assault.

The attack on the terrier cross-breed, named Sammy, happened on November 30 last year at 3pm in Cefn Fforest and was so bad that vets think she may have suffered brain damage.

A passer-by stepped in to help the dog and stopped the attack and was verbally and physically threatened by Simmonds.

Sammy, or Holly, as she was later named by carers, was taken to the Bridge Veterinary Surgery in Pontllanfraith, for treatment.

The dog suffered three broken ribs and had several teeth knocked out during the attack. It has now been rehomed.

Simmonds was also ordered to pay £85 costs and £50 compensation to the gentleman who intervened.

His solicitor said the attack was “out of character” for Simmonds.

1 thought on “Blackwood man given 10 year animal ban after dog beating”

  1. clivepike says:
    Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 23:15

    sad and sick two beat a dog if you cant look after it dont beat it give it two someone that will look after it.you sad and sick person

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