Ashington, Northumberland: Robert Lashley

CONVICTED (2021) | bloodsports fanatic Robert Lashley, born c. 1994, of Richardson Street, Ashington NE63 – failed to seek treatment for his Patterdale terrier’s unexplained lower jaw injury

Lashley failed to get treatment for his dog's painful jaw wound.
Lashley failed to get treatment for his terrier’s painful jaw wound.

Robert Lashley pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to the dog, known as Bash.

Lashley, whose Facebook profile shows him lamping and holding the bodies of brutalised wild animals, was only prosecuted for failing to get treatment for Bash’s injury.

The RSPCA inspector who led the investigation said: “I found Bash, a black and tan terrier with an injury to his lower right jaw – it looked sore and in need of veterinary treatment.

“Lashley claimed a friend had taken Bash to receive treatment but there were no such records nor could the veterinary staff remember a dog being brought into the surgery with such injuries.”

One photo taken from Lashley's Facebook profile shows him lamping while holding the body of a dead fox
One photo taken from Lashley’s Facebook profile shows him lamping while holding the body of a dead fox

Police seized Bash and placed him into the RSPCA’s care so he could receive vet treatment.

The dog’s infected wound was weeping, swollen and painful. He was given antibiotics before undergoing surgery.

Bash’s wound healed and he has since found a loving new home.

Sentencing: a total of £950 in fines and costs. 10-year ban on keeping animals.

Northumberland Gazette
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One thought on “Ashington, Northumberland: Robert Lashley”

  1. Bit Of Work The Scum Needs.
    He wouldn.t have the energy to go Lamping in the nights.
    He is also Not Safe Around That Child, He is pictured with on Facebook. Social Services need to be informed.

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