DANIEL O’SULLIVAN FROM LITHERLAND ATTACKS POLICE OFFICERS AND POLICE DOG IN STUNNING INCIDENT
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Litherland Animal Abuser
In a disturbing series of events that unfolded in the streets of Hanley near Stoke on July 1, 2019, Daniel O’Sullivan, a resident of Litherland, became the center of a violent confrontation that drew significant attention from law enforcement authorities. Police were dispatched to the scene following reports of a man wielding a knife and a broken bottle, creating a dangerous situation that posed a threat to public safety.
When officers arrived, they encountered O’Sullivan refusing to relinquish his weapons, escalating the situation further. In a bid to control the suspect and prevent further harm, police deployed their police dog, named Audi, into the fray. However, the situation quickly turned violent as O’Sullivan, under the influence of cocaine and monkey dust, launched a brutal attack on the police dog. He stabbed PD Audi twice in the head, causing serious concern for the animal’s well-being.
Not stopping there, O’Sullivan also threw a bottle at an officer, striking him and then kicking another officer in the face. His assault did not end with physical blows; he spat at four other officers present at the scene, demonstrating a blatant disregard for law enforcement and public safety. The attack was characterized by extreme aggression and cruelty, highlighting the danger O’Sullivan posed to those around him.
Following his arrest, O’Sullivan was transported to a hospital for medical assessment. During his time there, he exhibited aggressive behavior towards medical staff, further underscoring his volatile state. Despite the severity of the attack, PD Audi survived the assault and has since returned to duty, a testament to the resilience and dedication of police service animals.
O’Sullivan’s actions led to multiple charges, including causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, five counts of assault, and two counts of possessing offensive weapons in a public place. His case was prosecuted under Finn’s Law, a recent legislative change that recognizes police dogs as public servants rather than mere property. This law was invoked for the first time in relation to the attack on PD Audi, emphasizing the importance of protecting these vital members of law enforcement.
Judge’s sentencing saw O’Sullivan receive a prison term of 21 months, with three months specifically allocated for injuring PD Audi. Detective Inspector Stephen Ward of Staffordshire Police commented on the incident, stating, “O’Sullivan presented a significant danger to anyone who was nearby and we cannot allow the public to be put at risk. He assaulted five officers, spitting at four of them, which is a degrading experience for the officers concerned and can present a health risk. O’Sullivan was out to seriously hurt PD Audi and it was lucky that he wasn’t blinded or killed as a result of his injuries. Aside from the sheer cruelty of his actions, it takes a great deal of time, energy and expense to train a police dog and an experience like that could have ended his career. Fortunately, Audi has recovered well and is back at work.”
When officers arrived, they encountered O’Sullivan refusing to relinquish his weapons, escalating the situation further. In a bid to control the suspect and prevent further harm, police deployed their police dog, named Audi, into the fray. However, the situation quickly turned violent as O’Sullivan, under the influence of cocaine and monkey dust, launched a brutal attack on the police dog. He stabbed PD Audi twice in the head, causing serious concern for the animal’s well-being.
Not stopping there, O’Sullivan also threw a bottle at an officer, striking him and then kicking another officer in the face. His assault did not end with physical blows; he spat at four other officers present at the scene, demonstrating a blatant disregard for law enforcement and public safety. The attack was characterized by extreme aggression and cruelty, highlighting the danger O’Sullivan posed to those around him.
Following his arrest, O’Sullivan was transported to a hospital for medical assessment. During his time there, he exhibited aggressive behavior towards medical staff, further underscoring his volatile state. Despite the severity of the attack, PD Audi survived the assault and has since returned to duty, a testament to the resilience and dedication of police service animals.
O’Sullivan’s actions led to multiple charges, including causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, five counts of assault, and two counts of possessing offensive weapons in a public place. His case was prosecuted under Finn’s Law, a recent legislative change that recognizes police dogs as public servants rather than mere property. This law was invoked for the first time in relation to the attack on PD Audi, emphasizing the importance of protecting these vital members of law enforcement.
Judge’s sentencing saw O’Sullivan receive a prison term of 21 months, with three months specifically allocated for injuring PD Audi. Detective Inspector Stephen Ward of Staffordshire Police commented on the incident, stating, “O’Sullivan presented a significant danger to anyone who was nearby and we cannot allow the public to be put at risk. He assaulted five officers, spitting at four of them, which is a degrading experience for the officers concerned and can present a health risk. O’Sullivan was out to seriously hurt PD Audi and it was lucky that he wasn’t blinded or killed as a result of his injuries. Aside from the sheer cruelty of his actions, it takes a great deal of time, energy and expense to train a police dog and an experience like that could have ended his career. Fortunately, Audi has recovered well and is back at work.”