AMARPAL SINGH OF MANOR PARK SHAMES ANIMAL ABUSE IN LONDON'S NEIGHBORHOOD

Amarpal Singh, a man residing on Banks Way in Manor Park, Newham, London E12 5NZ, was convicted in 2018 of severe animal cruelty and neglect. His case drew significant attention due to the appalling conditions in which he kept a total of 23 dogs and puppies, revealing a disturbing pattern of backyard breeding and systematic abuse.

Singh's property was found to be in a deplorable state, with the environment heavily contaminated by animal urine and feces. The living conditions for the animals were so dire that they were forced to endure extreme neglect, resulting in malnutrition and health issues. Among the animals, seven Alapaha Bulldogs and sixteen puppies suffered from severe starvation, with many of them underweight and visibly distressed. One of the dogs had to undergo the amputation of her tail due to injuries sustained in the neglectful environment.

This case was not Singh’s first encounter with authorities over animal welfare violations. In 2015, Newham Animal Welfare Services, accompanied by police officers, issued an improvement notice after discovering three dogs living in filthy conditions in Singh’s back garden. Singh had assured authorities that he would clean up the area, and the dogs were subsequently removed from his care. However, when authorities revisited his residence in November 2017, they found a much more disturbing scene: 23 animals crammed into Singh’s house, which emitted a strong stench of urine and feces. The conditions inside the home were described as sickening, with the animals living in squalor.

PC Holly Hoare, who led the investigation into Singh’s case, expressed her dismay at the conditions. She stated, “After seeing the conditions the dogs were living in, I wouldn’t want any dogs to be living in this way ever again.” She detailed that during the visit, the puppies appeared very quiet and unresponsive, unable to interact with the officers. Many of the dogs showed signs of diarrhea, and there was a stark lack of basic necessities such as water and food. The animals were kept in cages that were too small for their size, adding to their distress and poor health.

Singh’s sentencing included a penalty of 200 hours of unpaid work, along with costs and charges totaling £1,360. Additionally, he was banned from dealing in, owning, or keeping dogs for a period of two years, a ban that expired in December 2020. The case highlighted the severe consequences of backyard breeding and animal neglect, raising awareness about the importance of animal welfare and the responsibilities of pet owners in London’s communities.