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Dogs, Violent and Sadistic Pet Abusers

Kings Langley, Hertfordshire: Tyreicke Williams

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CONVICTED (2022) | Tyreicke Williams, born 20 August 1994, originally from Brixton but currently of Home Park Mill Link, Kings Langley WD4 8FW – threw a wooden stick so hard at his dog that it snapped.

Williams was caught on camera attacking bull terrier Nova in his garden in September 2021.

Nova was curled up by a fence when a half-naked Williams is seen launching a piece of wood.

RSPCA inspector Stephen Reeves said sound from a video captured by a neighbour indicated Nova was hit multiple times.

He said: “The video started out of shot of the incident, but you could hear something being hit twice, the video then pans to a male.

“The male hit the dog so hard with the wooden pole that the wooden pole broke on what appeared to be the third strike and he then threw the other part of the wooden pole at the dog.”

The video of the attack on September 9 in Home Park Mill Link Road was sent to the RSPCA in October, with the dog subsequently seized from Williams by police.

Nova remains in the care of the RSPCA and is said to be doing “really well”, but the animal welfare charity said a vet wrote in a report it was their opinion Nova “experienced significant fear and pain”.

The vet added: “Nova’s body language is submissive. He has positioned himself to make himself as small as possible, his tail is tucked between his legs and his head carriage is low with flattened ears. These are classic signs of fear in dogs.”

Sentencing | 18-week suspended prison sentence; 100 hours of unpaid work; costs totalling £4,762, Disqualified from keeping dogs for five years.

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Alternative address for Tyreicke Williams: 55 Wiltshire Road, Brixton, London SW9 7NE.

Williams is a ‘drill’ rapper and performs under the name Stickz or Stizzy Stickz. Instagram profile here. YouTube channel here.

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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire: Stephen Flitton, Susie Tower and Leanne Richardson

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CONVICTED (2021) | Steve Flitton, Susie Tower and Leanne ‘Lea’ Richardson all of Gade Valley Cottages, Dagnall Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3BW – kept starving dogs in tiny crates.

Animal abusers Susie Towers , Leanne Richardson and Steve Flitton from Hemel Hempstead along with the surviving dogs
Photo montage shows Susie Towers (top left), Leanne Richardson (top right) and Steve Flitton along with the surviving dogs Sandy (centre left), Storm (centre right) and Breeze (bottom left). Their filthy property is also pictured.

Flitton, Tower and Richardson were banned from keeping dogs for life after pleading guilty to four counts of allowing an animal to suffer unnecessarily.

Dacorum Borough Council successfully brought a prosecution against the vile trio in relation to their mistreatment of four dogs removed from their home in December 2020.

All pleaded guilty to eight offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

Animal abusers: Susie Tower and Lea Richardson from Hemel Hempstead
Susie Tower (left) and Lea Richardson

Council Animal Welfare Officers first started attending the property in July 2020 and found it to be in a filthy and hoarded condition. Several of the dogs were found in small crates and were left to urinate inside the crates.

During one visit, an officer from the council observed two dogs urinating through the crates and onto the carpet.

Following unsuccessful attempts to engage with Flitton, Towers and Richardson, the council executed a warrant under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 on December 21, 2020.

Animal abuser: Steven Flitton from Hemel Hempstead

Four dogs were taken into possession and removed from the property to safeguard their welfare.

The dogs were found to be in an emaciated and poor condition with one being so neglected she sadly passed away.

A second dog was signed over to Dacorum Borough Council, and following her recovery was rehomed.

The remaining two dogs are currently under the care of Dacorum Borough Council and will now be rehomed.

The surviving dogs are named Breeze, Sandy and Storm.

The investigating officer, Dacorum Borough Council’s Animal Welfare Officer Rachel Smith, said: “This was a lengthy investigation, spanning over 5 months, during which time we have made every effort to engage with the family.

“All animals deserve to be cared for appropriately and it is never acceptable to neglect an animal or allow an animal to suffer, regardless of your personal circumstances.

“I am pleased with the courts’ decision to disqualify all three owners from owning any animals as this reflects the suffering that was caused to these dogs, which could have easily been avoided.

“Hopefully now, the remaining two dogs can continue with their rehabilitation and go on to lead a full and happy life.”

Sentencing |
Flitton: 12-month community order, 100 hours of unpaid work, £300 costs and a £95 victim surcharge.
Tower and Richardson: 12-month community order, 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days, £120 fine, £300 costs and a £95 victim surcharge.

All three were disqualified from keeping and owning all animals for life.

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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire: Garry and Claire Miller

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CONVICTED (2021) | company director Garry John Miller, born December 1973, and wife Claire Miller (nee Shipman), age unknown, of Knights Orchard, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3QA – for the significant neglect and mistreatment of their West Highland terrier

Garry and Claire Miller were disqualified from keeping dogs for five years after pleading guilty to an offence of causing unnecessary suffering to their dog, a Westie called Daisy.

Daisy was found straying, in the Hemel Hempstead area on Friday, October 16, 2020 and signed over to Dacorum Borough Council.

The examining vet said that Daisy was in very poor condition. Her coat was described as greasy and matted, she had dried faeces in her coat and her ears were infected with thick smelly discharge.

Both her eyes had significant discharge and she also had an ingrown dew claw which had grown into her leg causing an infected wound.

Cllr Julie Banks, Portfolio Holder for Community and Regulatory Services, said: “This case sends out a clear message about how seriously Dacorum Borough Council and the courts take the issue of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.

“It is never acceptable to neglect an animal and I pay tribute to our Animal Welfare Team who have helped Daisy recover and find a new home for her.”

The Investigating Officer, Dacorum Borough Council Animal Welfare Officer, Rachel Smith said: “Daisy was an older dog who deserved to be cared for her in twilight years.

“There is support available through local charities and rehoming centres, who can assist owners who may be suffering financially.

“Daisy’s suffering could easily have been avoided. Following Daisy coming into Dacorum Borough Council care, she has gone on to make a full recovery and has now settled well into her new forever home.”

Sentencing: Claire Miller was ordered to pay £120 fine, £34 victim surcharge and £750 costs. Garry Miller was ordered to pay £1,000 fine, £100 victim surcharge and £750 costs. Both were disqualified from keeping dogs for five years (expires May 2026).

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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire: Simon McDonagh

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CONVICTED (2015) | backyard breeder Simon P McDonagh, born 26 May 1985, of the Three Cherry Trees Lane Travellers Site, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7HW – found with nine tiny poorly puppies in the boot of his car.

Greeder Simon McDonagh pictured outside court
Greeder Simon McDonagh, a traveller, pictured outside court

McDonagh pleaded guilty to not providing a suitable environment for nine puppies by confining them in the boot of his car, and was found guilty of not seeking veterinary care for their poor condition, health and parasite infestation.

The RSPCA was contacted in July 2014 after the dogs, including two springer spaniels, a French bulldog, five pug-crosses, and a chihuahua, were found in McDonagh’s car during a routine police inspection. All were between six and eight weeks-old, except Hamish the chihuahua who was between ten and 12 weeks-old.

They were found in a terrible state of health – very thin and suffering from various viruses. They had been left loose and unsecured in the boot, meaning they would have been thrown about as it moved.

The court also heard that between October 2013 and June 2014 McDonagh took more than 119 puppies to a vet for first vaccinations and it is believed that they were being traded rather than kept as pets.

Five mobile phones were also seized by the police, with evidence of texts about the sale of puppies on them.

Greeder Simon McDonagh pictured outside court

RSPCA inspector Rachel Smith said: “These tiny puppies were found loose and insecure in this dark, dirty boot of a car in a very precarious state of health – it was absolutely heartbreaking.

“They would have been thrown about as the car moved – which would have been very distressing, as well as dangerous and probably painful.

“They had just been left to suffer from various untreated viruses. They were taken straight to a vet and into our care, but four of them very sadly had be put to sleep at a later date because they were so unwell. The good news is five survived and are now doing well.

“The RSPCA is pleased that the high level of suffering caused to such young puppies was recognised in this case, and we are very grateful to the police in this case for their promptness in recognising the suffering of the puppies and contacting us so quickly. They likely saved some of their lives.”

Inspector Smith added: “It was very clear that these puppies were being traded, and not kept as pets. None of their needs, environmental or emotional, were being met and they were being treated as commodities rather than living beings.

“Sadly, this case is typical of the issues we are facing with unlicensed puppy breeders. We urge anyone looking to buy a puppy to find out if the breeder is licenced, and if not walk away and contact us or the local authorities. Better still, why not rehome one of the wonderful dogs in our, or other charities’, care.”

Sentencing | 12-week custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months, 180 hours of unpaid work; costs of £4,609.84 and £80 victim surcharge. Two-year ban on keeping dogs (expired 2017).

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