CONVICTED (2023) | Jordan Wileman, born 6 December 2004, of Sycamore Close, Carterton – punched a chicken in the head.
Wileman pleaded guilty to one count of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.
He struck the bird at Carterton Community College in Oxfordshire on 25 February, 2023.
The animal cruelty was filmed on a mobile phone.
Thames Valley Police said the chicken survived but suffered long-term distress.
Investigating officer PC Alasdair Uren, from the force’s rural crime taskforce, said he was pleased the courts had taken the case seriously.
“This case shows that we will not tolerate animal cruelty in all its forms,” he added.
Sentencing | fined £365.
I’d love to knock that smirk of his evil little face
Surely you’re meant to ring its neck not punch it. Was it for his mothers Sunday roast or what?