DEAN EDWARDS WALSALL HORROR: DOG BEATER THROWS PET OFF FLAT IN BRUTAL CRIME

In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Walsall, Dean Andrew Edwards, born on April 22, 1968, was convicted of heinous animal cruelty that culminated in the tragic death of his pet dog. Edwards, who has previously resided at Smith House on Stoney Lane and more recently at 40 Ingot Close, was found guilty of beating his two-and-a-half-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, named Diesel, to the point of catastrophic internal injuries.

According to reports, Edwards subjected Diesel to a brutal assault that caused severe internal damage, including a blunt blow to the chest that resulted in massive injury to the dog’s heart and surrounding arteries. Remarkably, the post-mortem revealed that Diesel did not suffer any fractured bones, and the limited bruising indicated that the animal was likely dead before being thrown from the balcony of Edwards’ flat.

Following the attack, Edwards attempted to conceal his crime by hurling Diesel’s lifeless body from his balcony at Smith House. The incident was discovered the next morning when a resident of the tower block found the dog lying in a pool of blood on the ground below. The discovery prompted immediate calls to the police and the RSPCA, who responded swiftly to the scene.

Initially, Edwards claimed that he was unaware of Diesel being on the ground, asserting that he believed the dog had been sleeping on his balcony and must have accidentally fallen off. However, investigators found blood splatters inside Edwards’ flat, including on the balcony floor, radiators, and other surfaces, which contradicted his account. Authorities also seized baseball and rounders bats, indicating the potential tools used in the assault.

Edwards was promptly arrested and taken into custody. During the trial, the court heard evidence that confirmed Edwards had inflicted fatal injuries on Diesel and then attempted to cover up his actions by throwing the dog off the balcony. The judge, District Judge Michael Morris, stated during sentencing, “I am satisfied beyond reasonable doubt you struck a fatal blow to Diesel and attempted to throw Diesel to the ground to cover your actions.”

In light of the evidence, Edwards was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. As a result, he was sentenced to six months in prison and received a lifelong ban from owning or keeping dogs. The RSPCA expressed their satisfaction with the verdict, with a spokesperson commenting, “We are pleased to hear Mr Edwards was convicted of the offences and the sentence reflects the seriousness of the offence.”

This case has once again highlighted the importance of animal welfare and the need for strict penalties against those who commit such acts of cruelty in Walsall and beyond.