MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER ANIMAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS
Layne Blakeney appeared at Brighton Magistrates Court on 15 May 2025 for their first hearing.The defendant faces serious charges concerning the possession of extreme pornographic images depicting acts involving animals.
Prosecutors allege Blakeney was found in possession of images showing both dead and live animals engaged in sexual acts, which breaches animal protection laws.
The case also involves accusations of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.
The case, under reference 47CC2538224, was listed for the initial hearing where no plea was entered.
Blakeney did not make any application for bail who will remain in custody until further proceedings.
The court scheduled the next steps in the case, and further hearings will determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.
Animal welfare groups have stressed the seriousness of these allegations, underscoring the importance of strict enforcement of animal protection laws.
