LEE BRADLEY'S CRUELTY IN KIPPAX: LABRADOR PUPPY SUFFERS SEVERE INJURIES
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Kippax Animal Abuser
Lee James Bradley, born on May 10, 1980, and residing at 3 Ascot Road in Kippax, Leeds LS25 7HT, has been convicted of heinous acts of animal cruelty involving a young Labrador puppy named Theo. Over a period spanning from December 23, 2019, to January 21, 2020, Bradley subjected Theo to repeated and brutal physical abuse that resulted in severe injuries, including 30 fractured ribs.
Despite the puppy's evident distress—struggling to breathe, exhibiting a raised temperature, and walking hunched over—Bradley failed to seek veterinary assistance for two days. The neglect and violence inflicted upon Theo were both shocking and heartbreaking, highlighting a disturbing pattern of cruelty.
Veterinary examinations, including detailed X-rays, revealed the extent of the trauma Theo had endured. The scans showed recent trauma to the chest area, with six new rib fractures causing significant pain. Additionally, the X-rays uncovered that Theo had previously sustained 24 fractured ribs on both sides of his chest, with injuries at different stages of healing, indicating ongoing abuse.
Veterinarians concluded that the injuries were consistent with blunt force trauma, strongly suggesting non-accidental harm. The RSPCA was called in to investigate the case further. During questioning, Bradley initially claimed ignorance about the cause of Theo’s injuries. However, when questioned by RSPCA Inspector Danielle Grimshaw, he later suggested that Theo might have been injured when a bin liner filled with books fell on him—a claim deemed unlikely by investigators.
Inspector Grimshaw led the investigation, arranging for police to seize Theo and taking him to a veterinary clinic for a thorough examination. The veterinary team confirmed that the injuries were consistent with physical abuse, and the fractures aligned with deliberate violence rather than accidental injury.
Fortunately, Theo has since made a full recovery and is now in the care of the RSPCA, with plans to find him a loving new home. Bradley pleaded guilty to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and a charge of failing to meet the needs of an animal during an earlier hearing.
It was established that the abuse occurred over a period of nearly a month, and the court sentenced Bradley to 300 hours of unpaid work, along with a fine of £390 to cover costs and charges. A deprivation order was also issued, allowing the RSPCA to rehome Theo. Additionally, Bradley received an indefinite ban on owning animals, which he can appeal after five years.
Following the sentencing, Inspector Grimshaw expressed her sorrow over the case, stating, “To have had so much trauma inflicted upon him at such a young age is heartbreaking. Thankfully Theo can now find a loving forever home and not have to suffer in such a way again.” The case underscores the importance of animal welfare and the ongoing efforts of authorities to combat cruelty in the Leeds area.
Despite the puppy's evident distress—struggling to breathe, exhibiting a raised temperature, and walking hunched over—Bradley failed to seek veterinary assistance for two days. The neglect and violence inflicted upon Theo were both shocking and heartbreaking, highlighting a disturbing pattern of cruelty.
Veterinary examinations, including detailed X-rays, revealed the extent of the trauma Theo had endured. The scans showed recent trauma to the chest area, with six new rib fractures causing significant pain. Additionally, the X-rays uncovered that Theo had previously sustained 24 fractured ribs on both sides of his chest, with injuries at different stages of healing, indicating ongoing abuse.
Veterinarians concluded that the injuries were consistent with blunt force trauma, strongly suggesting non-accidental harm. The RSPCA was called in to investigate the case further. During questioning, Bradley initially claimed ignorance about the cause of Theo’s injuries. However, when questioned by RSPCA Inspector Danielle Grimshaw, he later suggested that Theo might have been injured when a bin liner filled with books fell on him—a claim deemed unlikely by investigators.
Inspector Grimshaw led the investigation, arranging for police to seize Theo and taking him to a veterinary clinic for a thorough examination. The veterinary team confirmed that the injuries were consistent with physical abuse, and the fractures aligned with deliberate violence rather than accidental injury.
Fortunately, Theo has since made a full recovery and is now in the care of the RSPCA, with plans to find him a loving new home. Bradley pleaded guilty to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and a charge of failing to meet the needs of an animal during an earlier hearing.
It was established that the abuse occurred over a period of nearly a month, and the court sentenced Bradley to 300 hours of unpaid work, along with a fine of £390 to cover costs and charges. A deprivation order was also issued, allowing the RSPCA to rehome Theo. Additionally, Bradley received an indefinite ban on owning animals, which he can appeal after five years.
Following the sentencing, Inspector Grimshaw expressed her sorrow over the case, stating, “To have had so much trauma inflicted upon him at such a young age is heartbreaking. Thankfully Theo can now find a loving forever home and not have to suffer in such a way again.” The case underscores the importance of animal welfare and the ongoing efforts of authorities to combat cruelty in the Leeds area.