ABERDARE ANIMAL ABUSE: JAMIE DAVIES, JAY JONES, AND DAN SILIVESTROS BEAT FOX TO DEATH
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Aberdare Animal Abuser
In a disturbing incident that shocked the community of Aberdare, three men—Jamie Davies, Jay Jones, and Daniel Silivestros—were involved in a brutal attack on a defenseless fox, resulting in the animal's agonizing death. Despite their admission of causing unnecessary suffering to the animal, all three individuals walked free from court, a decision that has sparked outrage among animal rights advocates and local residents alike.
According to court reports, the assault was captured on CCTV footage, which clearly showed the three men taking turns to inflict harm on the innocent creature. The footage revealed a disturbing scene where the men, who had been drinking heavily, targeted the fox at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010. The fox, affectionately named Bellamy by staff at Tesco in Upper Boat, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, was described as a tame and friendly animal that often waited in the store’s car park to scavenge scraps.
Prosecutor Aled Watkins from the RSPCA detailed the horrific sequence of events to Rhondda Magistrates Court. He described the attack as a “graphic display of senseless violence,” emphasizing that each of the three defendants played a different role in the cruelty. The footage showed Daniel Silivestros chasing and catching the fox, which was hiding under a car in the parking lot. Silivestros was seen grabbing the fox by its tail and swinging it around violently, causing the animal to suffer immense fear and pain. During police interviews, Silivestros admitted that the fox was “going nuts” due to his actions, which lasted approximately ten seconds.
Following this, Jason Jones took the fox and swung it head-first into a wall with considerable force. The attack was described as brutal, with the animal visibly distressed and whimpering. The final attacker, Jamie Davies, approached the fox while it was still alive and suffering, kicking it and stamping on its head. The court was told that the fox’s suffering was prolonged, and the attack was both savage and unnecessary.
Magistrate Dewi Hughes condemned the incident as “most appalling,” stating that only a custodial sentence would be appropriate given the severity of the cruelty. As a result, Davies, Jones, and Silivestros were sentenced to a 20-week prison term, which was suspended for 12 months. Each was also ordered to complete 200 hours of community service and pay costs of £600. Additionally, Silivestros received a six-month curfew, and all three were disqualified from owning any pets for the next ten years, a ban that expired in 2021.
This case has reignited discussions about animal cruelty laws and the importance of holding offenders accountable for their actions. The community of Aberdare and animal welfare organizations continue to call for stricter penalties to prevent such heinous acts from occurring in the future.
According to court reports, the assault was captured on CCTV footage, which clearly showed the three men taking turns to inflict harm on the innocent creature. The footage revealed a disturbing scene where the men, who had been drinking heavily, targeted the fox at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010. The fox, affectionately named Bellamy by staff at Tesco in Upper Boat, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, was described as a tame and friendly animal that often waited in the store’s car park to scavenge scraps.
Prosecutor Aled Watkins from the RSPCA detailed the horrific sequence of events to Rhondda Magistrates Court. He described the attack as a “graphic display of senseless violence,” emphasizing that each of the three defendants played a different role in the cruelty. The footage showed Daniel Silivestros chasing and catching the fox, which was hiding under a car in the parking lot. Silivestros was seen grabbing the fox by its tail and swinging it around violently, causing the animal to suffer immense fear and pain. During police interviews, Silivestros admitted that the fox was “going nuts” due to his actions, which lasted approximately ten seconds.
Following this, Jason Jones took the fox and swung it head-first into a wall with considerable force. The attack was described as brutal, with the animal visibly distressed and whimpering. The final attacker, Jamie Davies, approached the fox while it was still alive and suffering, kicking it and stamping on its head. The court was told that the fox’s suffering was prolonged, and the attack was both savage and unnecessary.
Magistrate Dewi Hughes condemned the incident as “most appalling,” stating that only a custodial sentence would be appropriate given the severity of the cruelty. As a result, Davies, Jones, and Silivestros were sentenced to a 20-week prison term, which was suspended for 12 months. Each was also ordered to complete 200 hours of community service and pay costs of £600. Additionally, Silivestros received a six-month curfew, and all three were disqualified from owning any pets for the next ten years, a ban that expired in 2021.
This case has reignited discussions about animal cruelty laws and the importance of holding offenders accountable for their actions. The community of Aberdare and animal welfare organizations continue to call for stricter penalties to prevent such heinous acts from occurring in the future.