EMMA HINTON OF SOUTHPORT SENTENCED FOR CRUELTY TO DOBERMAN IN LIVERPOOL FLAT

Emma Jane Hinton, also known by her recent alias Aelswith Torid Haugen, has been convicted of severe animal cruelty involving her pet Doberman, Tyson. Born on August 30, 1987, Hinton’s latest known address was Summerford Close in Birkenhead, but her actions have brought her into the spotlight in Southport and Liverpool.

In August 2019, Hinton abandoned her seven-year-old dog in a vacant flat located on Dale Road, Liverpool. The neglect was so extreme that Tyson was left without any food or water for at least seven days. When authorities responded to a distress call from a concerned member of the public, they discovered the emaciated dog in a dire state, suffering from severe flea infestation and dehydration.

The RSPCA inspector Helen Smith, who led the investigation, described the scene as heartbreaking. She recounted that Tyson was so weak he was unable to climb the steps to reach veterinary care. Upon examination, the vet confirmed that the dog was suffering from one of the worst flea infestations they had encountered, with the parasites literally consuming him.

Inspector Smith further explained that Tyson was so dehydrated that he had been drinking from the toilet bowl, which was found to be dry at the time of rescue. The dog's condition was so critical that, after assessment, it was deemed humane to euthanize him to prevent further suffering. The damage inflicted by Hinton’s neglect was irreversible, and her abandonment of Tyson was considered a clear case of causing unnecessary suffering.

Hinton’s actions did not go unnoticed in the legal system. She admitted to two charges: causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and failing to meet the needs of her pet. Her sentencing included a 22-week prison term, a fine of £600, and a decade-long ban on keeping animals, which will remain in effect until November 2025.

In a bizarre twist, Emma Hinton has since changed her name to Aelswith Torid Haugen, a move that has garnered attention on social media platforms. Her Facebook profiles can be found at https://www.facebook.com/aelswith.haugen and https://www.facebook.com/emjhinton87. Additionally, she has been linked to an alleged sex-worker profile on AdultWork, where she advertised her services.

This case highlights the tragic consequences of neglect and the importance of animal welfare enforcement in the UK, with authorities emphasizing the need for vigilance and responsibility among pet owners in Southport, Liverpool, and beyond.