#MostEvil | Laurence Michael Skelson, born 17 February 1954, formerly of Faygate Close, Bexhill-on-Sea and as of March 2022 of Rylstone Road, Eastbourne BN22 7HN – filmed battering his friend’s bulldog with a plank of wood, mop and shovel as the dog cowered in fear
Skelson used wood, a mop and a shovel to whack and intimidate adorable Boston, whom he was looking after for a friend.
A horrified neighbour filmed Skelson holding a mop and a plank of wood high above the bulldog before jabbing and hitting Boston, who was cowering on the floor.
Skelson pleaded guilty to failing to meet the needs of the American bulldog by not ensuring his need to exhibit normal behaviour patterns by the use of inappropriate chastisement methods.
Thankfully Boston did not suffer any lasting physical injuries and is now in the care of his owner.
Sentencing:
Total of £470 fines, costs and charges. Banned from keeping dogs for life.