Wigan man who attacked and neglected his pet dog narrowly avoids a jail term

A young Wigan man who physically abused his pet dog has been spared an immediate jail sentence but faces community punishments and a four-figure court bill.

By Charles Graham

Published 19th Dec 2022, 04:55 BST

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Leon Butler, 25, of Lancaster Road, Hindley, had previous appeared before borough justices to admit inflicting injuries on a dark coloured dog and failing to protect two dogs from rough, frightening and potentially handling.

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The offences took place on June 16 and 17 this year. The bench gave him a 16-week custodial sentence but suspended it for 12 months.

He was ordered to complete 40 hours of unpaid work and 20 days of rehabilitation activities.

There are costs and victim services surcharge to pay too: of £2,187.50.