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South Wales Argus
03-07-2025
- South Wales Argus
Ebbw Vale man banned from keeping mammals for neglect of dog
Leroy Christopher Wall, 35, of Victoria Lane, appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, June 25, where he pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to his dog, a nine-month-old Patterdale terrier named Blackie, under the Animal Welfare Act. The court heard that Wall failed to seek timely veterinary treatment for an injury to Blackie's left eye, which was described as 'severely bulging.' Shannon Guppy, an animal welfare officer for the RSPCA, said: Blackie was seen by her on September 19, 2024, and had what appeared to be a severely bulging eye. Wall told officers the injury happened three days earlier during a feeding-time fight with another dog. He admitted knowing Blackie needed care but failed to get help. Blackie was removed from Wall's care and taken to a vet, where emergency surgery was carried out to remove the eye. A vet involved in the case said Wall had "failed in their duty of care and left him suffering unnecessarily for a period of three to six days." Wall was handed a 12-month community order, 40 hours of unpaid work, and a 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement. He was also disqualified from keeping mammals for 12 months and ordered to pay £1,000 in costs and a £114 victim surcharge. The ban was suspended for 14 days to allow the RSPCA to remove any remaining animals from his care. RSPCA deputy chief inspector Gemma Black said: "Blackie was clearly suffering and the pictures of him with his severe eye injury are extremely upsetting. "We urge owners not to wait or put off veterinary attention." The court heard that Wall had not acted out of deliberate cruelty but accepted that he should have done more and acknowledged the pain caused. Blackie has since recovered from surgery and is now in the care of the RSPCA. The charity said he will soon be made available for rehoming.
The Independent
12-03-2025
- The Independent
Double murderer admits stabbing teenager hours before killing two boys
One of the teenagers convicted of the murder of two boys has admitted stabbing a 17-year-old with a large Rambo knife just hours before they were killed. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm, criminal damage and being in possession of an offensive weapon. Bristol Magistrates' Court heard the offences took place in the early hours of January 27 2024, which was the same day as Max Dixon, 16, and Mason Rist, 15, were killed. The defendant spoke only to confirm his name, date and birth and address during the short hearing. Details of the incident were not outlined by the prosecution. Court papers show the grievous bodily harm charge relates to a 17-year-old being stabbed with a 25cm-long, serrated knife. The 16-year-old also admitted damaging the victim's car and possessing the knife in a public place in Lake Shore Drive, Hartcliffe, Bristol. District Judge Lynne Matthews send the offences were so serious that sentencing should take place at Bristol Crown Court. 'Clearly that has to go to the crown court in light of what else happened on January 27 and your convictions,' she said. 'I am sending your case to the crown court on April 15. There is no need for a pre-sentence report in the circumstances and it will be a remand in custody and likely to result in a custodial sentence.' Max and Mason were chased down and stabbed to death in the Knowle West area at about 11.14pm on January 27 in a case of mistaken identity. The 16-year-old youth was convicted of two counts of murder and ordered to be detained for life with a minimum term of 18 years and 44 days. Four other people: Antony Snook, 45; Riley Tolliver, 18; Kodi-Shai Wescott, 17; and a 15-year-old boy; were also sentenced for their murders. Max and Mason, who had been best friends since nursery, died from stab wounds after being attacked outside Mason's home on Ilminster Avenue on January 27 last year. Bailey Wescott, 23 of Whitchurch, and Jamie Ogbourne, 27 of Hartcliffe, were also jailed in December for five years and three months after admitting two counts each of assisting an offender.
