Hugo will likely be rehomed after being signed over in courtroom
A person who was caught on CCTV attacking his canine has been banned from maintaining animals for seven years.
Scott Birt, 21, from Newent, was biking in Gloucester when he was filmed inflicting “appalling and pointless” violence on his canine Hugo.
Following an investigation and prosecution by the RSPCA, Birt was additionally ordered to hold out 100 hours unpaid work.
Hugo will likely be rehomed after being signed over in courtroom.
Warning – this story comprises particulars and an image of animal abuse which readers might discover distressing.
Birt, of Poinsettia Way, Newent, Gloucestershire, pleaded responsible to 2 animal welfare offences at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court. He was sentenced on 11 October.
The RSPCA stated Birt was captured on CCTV whereas he was biking with one other man and his canine on 1 February.
Footage, which was proven in courtroom, confirmed Hugo trailing behind, earlier than Birt acquired off his bike.
“At this level, Hugo cowers down in concern, seemingly in expectation of bodily assault,” the RSPCA stated.
Scott Birt was caught on digital camera attacking his canine Hugo in Gloucester
“Birt then kicks Hugo within the aspect of his head, inflicting Hugo to fall backwards.
“He goes on to punch Hugo earlier than holding him all the way down to proceed to assault him.
“He then stands on the canine’s result in cease him escaping as he delivers additional punches earlier than dragging him in direction of his bike.”
No excuse
Speaking after the conclusion of the case, RSPCA inspector Jack Alderson, who investigated for the animal welfare charity, stated: “Birt inflicted appalling and completely pointless violence on Hugo.
“There isn’t an excuse for treating an animal on this method.”
Birt can’t enchantment to have his animal ban lifted for 4 years.
