A Pontlottyn man who had anal sex with his two dogs has been handed a suspended sentence and banned from keeping animals for a decade in a “landmark” RSPCA prosecution.
Robert Gwynn, 60, formerly of Merchant Street, Pontlottyn, pleaded guilty to two offences at Newport Crown Court yesterday, Wednesday May 23 – one under Section 69 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and the other under Section 9 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Gwynn was spotted having sex with the dog and was subsequently reported.
RSPCA Cymru said it can be “exceptionally difficult” to gather evidence in such cases. Both dogs, named Taff and Ben, were removed from Gwynn’s care and swabs taken from each dog.
The swabs from the dogs were found to contain traces of human DNA, while dog DNA was found on Gwynn’s penis. A vet examined the trauma caused to the dogs, with bruising to the anus found in both cases.
Izzi Hignell, RSPCA inspector, said: “This was a disgusting and horrific case to investigate, with this man admitting to have forcibly had anal intercourse with two Bedlington Terriers.
“These poor dogs have been subject to such a disturbing act, which would undoubtedly have proven a truly horrendous ordeal for both animals involved.
“Gaining evidence in cases of this nature can be exceptionally difficult. This man was seen penetrating one of the dogs in the anus.
“DNA results were integral to this prosecution. Swabs taken from the dog’s anuses were both found to contain human DNA, while the man had dog DNA on his penis. This was a truly shocking and gruesome discovery proving the sexual offence this landmark case relates to.
“This was a clear, deliberate case of sexual abuse. Fortunately, the dogs have recovered from this shameful treatment and remain in RSPCA care.
“People across Wales will be horrified that any individual would think it acceptable to commit a sexual act of any nature on their dogs. I am sickened that activity of this nature has taken place in Caerphilly.”
Taff and Ben are currently at RSPCA Newport Animal Centre and will be soon be made available for rehoming in a few weeks time.
Gwynn was given a three-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. He was ordered to pay £500 costs, a £115 victim surcharge and was banned from keeping all animals for ten years, while a deprivation order was made on the dogs involved.
Disgusting act, they say people from up the top of the Caerphilly borough are strange. In this libral world perhaps the man identified himself as a dog, therefore in his eyes he wasnt breaking the law!! He should be banned for life from keeping animals.
Eic a vee
What does that mean ????
I think he means Ach y fi – welsh for disgusting / abhorrent.
Argh right, try google translate next time Jack,
Lol think you should try it Ed