DEREK MONKTON'S BRUTAL ANIMAL ABUSE IN BROMSGROVE REVEALED

Derek Monkton, a resident of Broad Street in Bromsgrove, has been found guilty of serious violations concerning animal welfare, despite having been previously disqualified from keeping animals for life. Born around 1954, Monkton's actions have once again brought to light the ongoing issues of animal cruelty and neglect in the area.

In March 2005, Monkton was handed a lifetime ban on keeping any animals due to previous misconduct. However, this did not deter him from violating the court's order. During a two-day trial held at Redditch Magistrates Court, evidence was presented that clearly demonstrated Monkton's continued disregard for animal welfare laws. He was convicted of breaching his ban by keeping five rabbits and two greyhounds at his residence in Bromsgrove, specifically on Broad Street.

The court also heard that Monkton failed to investigate or address the severe dental health issues affecting one of his greyhounds, a grey and white dog named Gypsy. The animals' rescue occurred after firefighters responded to a house fire at his property in Sidemoor in February 2013. Following the rescue, the animals were taken to a nearby veterinary clinic for examination. The vet discovered that Gypsy's teeth were covered in a thick layer of tartar, with some areas measuring up to 5 millimeters in buildup, indicating neglect and suffering.

Further details revealed that Monkton had a history of animal cruelty. In 2005, he was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to three Welsh Section A colts, one of which had to be euthanized on humane grounds. His repeated offenses highlight a pattern of disregard for animal welfare laws and the suffering of animals under his care.

During the recent trial, the court also considered the fact that Monkton had failed to seek treatment for Gypsy’s dental disease, which caused her significant pain and suffering. The deterioration of her teeth was so severe that they could not be saved, and they had to be surgically removed by the veterinarian. Fortunately, Gypsy has since been rehomed and is now thriving with her new family.

In sentencing, Monkton received a 12-week jail term, which was suspended for two years, along with a fine of £2,000 to cover court costs. Additionally, he was subjected to a lifetime ban on keeping animals, reaffirming the court’s stance on his repeated violations. RSPCA inspector Adrian Langley commented on the case, emphasizing the importance of respecting court orders and the consequences of neglect: “He failed to get treatment for Gypsy’s teeth and it caused her pain and suffering. Sadly, all of Gypsy’s teeth had deteriorated so badly due to the thick build-up of tartar they were not salvageable and had to be removed by the vet. Thankfully Gypsy has now been rehomed and is thriving with her new family. We are pleased with the result at court especially as this man was a repeat offender. People who receive a lifetime ban and ignore it do so at their peril.”

It was also noted that Derek Monkton passed away on December 8, 2021, marking the end of his troubled history with animal welfare authorities in Bromsgrove.