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Guildford, Surrey: Reece Armstrong

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CONVICTED (2022) | Reece Armstrong, born 4 February 1996, of no fixed abode but originally from Guildford, with links to Stanwell, Camberley and Folkestone – lunged at a police dog with a zombie knife.

Guildford career criminal Reece Armstrong tried to slash a police dog with a zombie knife. Image: Reece Armstrong/Facebook

Career criminal Reece Armstrong told a police officer “I’m going to kill your dog” when they responded to an incident in Folkestone.

After swinging the blade and catching PD Blue’s collar, Armstrong fled but was located by firearms patrols in the town centre five days later.

Guildford career criminal Reece Armstrong tried to slash a police dog with a zombie knife. Image: Kent Police
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He again tried to flee but was caught with the help of a police drone and detained.

Armstrong’s “utterly abhorrent behaviour” began on the afternoon of March 23, 2022, when police responded to reports of an altercation between two men in Endrook Valley.

Guildford career criminal Reece Armstrong tried to slash a police dog with a zombie knife. Image: Kent Police

An officer attended the area with PD Blue and approached Armstrong at around 4.20pm.

After initially interacting well, his mood changed and he brandished a large zombie knife from his hoodie.

He became very aggressive and moved towards the officer and Blue, threatening to kill the animal.

Fearing for his safety and for Blue’s, the officer shouted at Armstrong to stop and step back. He ignored the commands and swung the knife at Blue, with the blade catching his collar.

Armstrong then fled the scene. Fortunately, Blue was not harmed.

Guildford career criminal Reece Armstrong tried to slash a police dog with a zombie knife. Image: Reece Armstrong/Facebook

He was arrested days later following the use of a police drone to follow his movements across town.

Following his arrest officers located the zombie knife he had used in his attack on Blue.

After being interviewed in custody and charged in relation to the offences committed, Armstrong was immediately recalled to prison for breaching the terms of his licence in relation to a separate conviction.
He was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on 7 July 2022.

Guildford career criminal Reece Armstrong tried to slash a police dog with a zombie knife. Image: Kent Police

Investigating officer PC Sophia Lateu said: “Armstrong’s behaviour was utterly abhorrent; PD Blue and his handler were extremely lucky to be able to walk away from this incident unharmed.

“Every day our officers are required to attend unpredictable, challenging and sometimes volatile situations. However, like any other job, officers should be able to perform their roles without being the subject of such disgusting and potentially dangerous actions.

“Any assaults on police officers, staff or our police dogs are completely unacceptable, and we will not hesitate to prosecute those who put their safety and the safety of other emergency workers at risk in this way.”

Sentencing | two-year custodial.

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Bestiality / Zoophilia, Equine Abuse, horses and ponies, Paedophiles / Sex Offenders, Serial Animal Abusers

Scottish Bestiality Ring members: Mark Findlater, Joshua Lee-Paterson and Jordan Turnbull

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CONVICTED (2021) | zoophiles Mark Findlater, born c. 1987, of Sidlaw Range, Kirriemuir DD8 5DW, Joshua Lee-Paterson, born c. 2000, of Millden Steading West, House West, Balmedie, Aberdeen AB23 8YY, and Jordan Turnbull, born c. 1992, of Meigle Street, Galashiels, TD1 1LN.

Horse rapists Jordan Turnbull (left) and Joshua Lee-Paterson

Jordan Turnbull and Joshua Lee-Paterson each admitted having an “unnatural connection” with separate horses at Cothal Farm in Fintray.

Serial offender Mark Findlater pictured during his previous prosecution case. He was said to have coerced the other two into raping the ponies

A third male, Mark Findlater, admitted a charge of distributing “obscene material” of his co-accused “engaging in sexual activities with horses”.

The incident happened in a small wooden stable in a field.

At the time, the Shetland ponies – named Jack and Ruby – were owned by Findlater.

The court heard Findlater was in a relationship with Turnbull and Lee-Paterson at different times.

Jordan Turnbull

Both men blamed him, claiming he controlled and manipulated them into attacking the horses.

Lee-Paterson said he was trying to protect the animals.

Prosecutor Colin Neilson told the court: “He said that Findlater had threatened to harm the horses if he didn’t carry out the acts.”

All of the depraved incidents, during which an air compression device was used, were captured on a mobile phone.

Findlater, who has a past conviction for possession of animal pornography, insisted he had not witnessed the sickening attacks and received the images on social media.

Between January 17 and February 11, 2020, Findlater sent a number of packages to people containing letters “describing the acts of bestiality undertaken by the co-accused” along with images depicting the acts.

The images were sent to various people including the manager of a hotel, residents of several farms and cottages, and a newspaper reporter.

Joshua Lee-Paterson

Solicitor Stuart Murray, representing Lee-Paterson, said the offence had taken place when his client was “on the cusp of turning 18”.

He added a court-ordered social work report contained discussion over concerns of “controlling and coercive behaviour” from Findlater.

Regarding the offence, Mr Murray went on: “He’s struggling to come to terms with the fact he has taken part in that type of behaviour.

“The report states Mr Paterson was not driven or motivated by any sexual attraction to animals.”

The solicitor said his client suffered from “worrying mental health issues and had been “coerced” into committing the offence.

Defence agent James Caird, representing Findlater, said: “He was not involved in the abuse of the animals or in any way present when the photos were taken.

“He received these images as a member of a social media group.”

Mr Caird said his client suffered from mental health problems, adding: “His position is he was a whistle-blower in this matter.”

The solicitor accepted Findlater had a previous conviction for possession of “similar material”.

Lawyer Mathew Patrick, appearing for Turnbull, said his client had also been pressured into committing the offence.

He said: “Were it not for that intimidation, it’s certain, Mr Turnbull’s position is, this offence would not have taken place.”

Mr Patrick said his client is “otherwise a respectable member of society” and runs his own firm.

He explained Turnbull suffered from psychological difficulties, added: “It does seem to me he’s easily open to suggestion and easily led and I wouldn’t be surprised at all if that played some part in this.”

Sentencing:
Findlater – jailed for 13 months and two weeks.
Lee-Paterson – 18 months supervision and 225 hours of unpaid work. He was also made subject to the notification requirements of the Sexual Offences Act for 18 months.
Turnbull – jailed for seven months and made subject to the notification requirements for 10 years.
None of them were banned from keeping or having access to animals.

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Additional Information

Joshua Lee-Paterson gave his address in court as Bell Place, Bagshot, Surrey GU19 5NE.

Update October 2022

Operation Frankish 2 – Cage The Monsters (OF) revealed on their Facebook page that Jordan Turnbull was working as a coach driver with Edinburgh Coach Lines, and dealing with members of the public, including children, on a daily basis.

Suspecting that Edinburgh Coach Lines was unaware of their employee’s sick past, OF reached out but the company’s response was muted to say the least.

So OF went to the papers and on 18 October 2022 The Sun ran a story on the scandal, with their reporter confronting Turnbull at his workplace.

Like his (hopefully now former) employer, Turnbull had little to say.

Excellent work as ever by OF as another animal abuser learns the hard way that their vile behaviour will neither be forgiven, nor forgotten.

Dogs, hare coursing, hunting with dogs, Organised Animal Crime, Traveller Animal Crimes, Wildlife Crime / Bloodsports

Frimley, Surrey: Samuel Haylett

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CONVICTED (2020) | hare courser Samuel Haylett, born 30 September 1989, of Barnes Road, Frimley, Camberley GU16

Samuel Haylett, who was caught hare coursing on private land in Essex
Samuel Haylett, who was caught hare coursing on private land in Essex

Sam Haylett was made subject of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for hare coursing after Essex Police responded to reports near Blind Lane, West Hanningfield, south Essex.

Haylett admitted trespass in pursuit of game.

The CBO prohibits him from being in possession of a catapult, shot or an air weapon in a public place, bans him from being in the possession, control and company of any dog within Essex unless travelling to a pre-arranged emergency vet’s appointment, stops him from having a dog off a lead unless on private land or with the land owner’s consent and bans him from associating with three men in a public place.

At around 2pm on Sunday 13 October 2019, Essex Police received reports about hare coursing off Blind Lane.

Hare courser Sam Haylett from Guildford, Surrey

An off-duty police officer was in the area and spotted Haylett, who was in possession of dogs who were in pursuit of a hare. This lasted around 30 seconds.

She then told Haylett to stop and put herself on duty before other officers arrived and arrested him.

The police took photographs of Haylett covered in mud before they seized a car, mobile phones, catapults and stones.

Haylett was interviewed under caution before being reported for the offence.

Hare courser Sam Haylett from Guildford, Surrey

Chief Inspector Terry Balding, head of Rural Engagement Team, said: “The quick-actions by members of the community and an off-duty officer, who has an extensive knowledge of wildlife and countryside pursuits, has resulted in a man receiving a conviction for hare coursing.

“The order, which is the first we have ever secured for hare coursing, will restrict his activities, his movements and his associates and will help protect rural communities countrywide.

“Hare coursing isn’t just an illegal and cruel activity, it causes disruption and damage to private land and crops, it can have a financial impact on businesses and it endangers the safety of people living and working in the area.

“We remain dedicated, along with our policing colleagues, in the combat of hare coursing and we will continue to track down and deal with offenders such as Haylett.”

Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said: “Tackling rural crime is an important priority in my Police and Crime Plan and it is great to see the Essex Police Rural Engagement Team taking such a proactive approach to protecting our rural communities.

“Hare coursing is a dangerous and frightening crime committed in isolated areas of our county.

“It can make our rural communities feel vulnerable in their own homes and this is totally unacceptable.

“Securing this order sends a clear message that rural crime is not acceptable, it will be tackled and those committing offences will be caught.”

Sentencing: in addition to the Criminal Behaviour Order, Haylett was ordered to pay a total of £569 in fines, costs and charges.

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Additional Information

Haylett runs a landscaping and paving business called Sam & Son Building and Landscapes.