NAMED AND SHAMED | Robert Smith and partner Samantha Draper, both of Sunnymead, Scissett, Huddersfield HD8 9JA – Smith was caught on camera repeatedly hitting a terrified dog with a rounders bat while Draper did nothing to stop him.
A neighbour filmed the shocking footage, which showed Smith and Draper walking the dog, named Millie, on a communal grassy area. Smith is holding the bat which he waves around, intimidating the animal before hitting her after she lies down and refuses to move.
Although the RSPCA investigated the incident, no charges appear to have been brought against Smith or Draper.
Smith spoke to the local newspaper and claimed that the bat was made of foam. He said he had since given the dog away as she was too boisterous.