Barnsley, South Yorkshire: James Hodgson

CONVICTED (2020) | James Stewart Hodgson, born 20 April 1988, of 25 Park Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley S70 5AL – witnessed repeatedly kicking and punching a dog and beating her with a metal lead

Violent dog abuser James Hodgson from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK, and his unnamed victim
Violent dog abuser James Hodgson and his unnamed victim

James Hodgson was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal after reports that a dog was seen being abused on Barnsley Road, Golthorpe.

Violent dog abuser James Hodgson from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK

He was also convicted of using threatening and abusive behaviour to cause fear and harm and for breach of a domestic violence protection order.

Violent dog abuser James Hodgson from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK
2022 image of Hodgson

The unnamed dog survived the attack and recovered following veterinary treatment.

Sentencing: four-week jail term, suspended for 12 months, curfew with electronic monitoring, £222 costs. Banned from keeping animals for a mere 12 months.

Barnsley Chronicle
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12 thoughts on “Barnsley, South Yorkshire: James Hodgson”

  1. Another Mentally Disturbed Scum.
    If you haven’t got the patience to keep and train a Dog. Don’t bother to keep them in the first place.

  2. This is absolutely disgraceful he needs a life sentence and Never own another animal the decision is outrageous 😒

  3. Absolutely disgraceful should go to prison for life. That poor animal had to suffer. And then he’s allowed to have pets in 12 months. This has to be STOPPED ASAP

  4. This is such ans out rage,thnk God i beleive Karma is a.woman that way I know he will get whe he deserves,even if the justice system let this poor furbaby down i know Karma won’t

  5. Who in God’s name with any thought for future animals this horror might own could pass such a lenient sentencenot fit to be a Judge.

  6. A Ban For Life
    This Thug will Never Change!
    The Judge should hang his head in shame for this farcial sentence and a
    1yr Ban. These soft laws are why it keeps happening and why the victims will suffer over and over again.

  7. Disgusting horrible he is vermin Has no respect for human or animal life. Should be banned from keeping animals for ever

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