ASH A JACKSON AND KARL MCLEAN FROM CHICHESTER AND LITTLEHAMPTON CONVICTED OF ANIMAL CRUELTY
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Chichester / Littlehampton Animal Abuser
In a recent case that has drawn significant attention from animal welfare advocates, Asha Jackson, born around 1987 and residing on Eastland Road in Chichester, along with her partner Karl McLean, born approximately in 1985 and living on New Road in Littlehampton, have been found guilty of multiple charges related to the neglect and mistreatment of several animals under their care.
These charges stem from incidents that occurred during September 2019, during which both individuals were accused of causing unnecessary suffering to various animals, including dogs and a gecko. The court heard that Jackson and McLean failed to provide adequate care and attention to the animals, leading to significant distress and health issues.
Specifically, the pair admitted to neglecting a Jack Russell terrier-type dog and two crossbreed dogs by neglecting to investigate and address their poor physical condition. This neglect likely resulted in prolonged suffering for the animals, as their health issues went unexamined and untreated. Additionally, they were found responsible for causing unnecessary pain to a crossbreed dog by not seeking proper veterinary intervention for an infected wound, which could have been easily treated if proper care had been administered.
Further allegations included subjecting a terrier-type dog, a collie-type dog, and another crossbreed to living conditions that were detrimental to their well-being. The environment in which these animals were kept was deemed unsuitable and harmful, exacerbating their suffering and neglect.
In a separate but related matter, the court also found that the couple failed to address the poor health of a gecko, neglecting to explore or treat its deteriorating physical condition, which ultimately caused unnecessary suffering to the reptile.
As a result of their convictions, Jackson and McLean received a community order that includes a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. McLean, in particular, was mandated to complete 80 hours of unpaid work as part of his sentence. Both individuals were also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and costs of £150 each. The court did not impose any bans or deprivation orders concerning the animals, leaving their future care arrangements unaltered.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about animal welfare and the importance of responsible pet ownership, especially in the Chichester and Littlehampton areas, where these incidents took place.
These charges stem from incidents that occurred during September 2019, during which both individuals were accused of causing unnecessary suffering to various animals, including dogs and a gecko. The court heard that Jackson and McLean failed to provide adequate care and attention to the animals, leading to significant distress and health issues.
Specifically, the pair admitted to neglecting a Jack Russell terrier-type dog and two crossbreed dogs by neglecting to investigate and address their poor physical condition. This neglect likely resulted in prolonged suffering for the animals, as their health issues went unexamined and untreated. Additionally, they were found responsible for causing unnecessary pain to a crossbreed dog by not seeking proper veterinary intervention for an infected wound, which could have been easily treated if proper care had been administered.
Further allegations included subjecting a terrier-type dog, a collie-type dog, and another crossbreed to living conditions that were detrimental to their well-being. The environment in which these animals were kept was deemed unsuitable and harmful, exacerbating their suffering and neglect.
In a separate but related matter, the court also found that the couple failed to address the poor health of a gecko, neglecting to explore or treat its deteriorating physical condition, which ultimately caused unnecessary suffering to the reptile.
As a result of their convictions, Jackson and McLean received a community order that includes a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. McLean, in particular, was mandated to complete 80 hours of unpaid work as part of his sentence. Both individuals were also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and costs of £150 each. The court did not impose any bans or deprivation orders concerning the animals, leaving their future care arrangements unaltered.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about animal welfare and the importance of responsible pet ownership, especially in the Chichester and Littlehampton areas, where these incidents took place.