CONVICTED (2022) | Paul William Maciver Ritchie, born June 1986, of Grange Cottage, Dolphinton, West Linton EH46 7HH – kicked a stranger’s dog causing fatal injuries.
Ritchie, who runs a property website named Snapr UK, brandished a paintball gun at a woman out walking her dog with four children while screaming abuse. He then kicked the dog – an elderly Staffy named Maya – causing her to fly across the pavement. Tragically, Maya was so badly injured, she had to be put to sleep.
The woman, who has since moved away from Dolphinton, told the court she was convinced Ritchie had a real weapon and couldn’t believe what was happening as she took the youngsters for a Sunday morning stroll with her dog.
The incident sparked a major police armed response and saw Ritchie hauled before the courts, where he admitted culpably and recklessly discharging a paintball gun in the direction of the woman and four children.
He also admitted causing the dog unnecessary suffering and assaulting two police officers.
Thug Ritchie was previously jailed for 12 months in June 2021 for sending what a judge described as “vile” emails to politicians, including threats of shooting and decapitation.
His victims included former House of Commons speaker John Bercow, ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, former home secretary Amber Rudd and SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford.
Sheriff Hughes deferred sentence on Ritchie until July 2022 for background reports, including an assessment of his mental health.
Bail was continued.
Well I guess we can sympathise with him over his aversion to politicians. Who does like the politicians?
We don’t know what, if at all, the woman did to annoy him but he was a cruel pig for kicking the poor dog.