MARK AND HANNAH HENRY OF CRAIGAVON CONVICTED FOR HORRIFIC ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE
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Craigavon Animal Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Craigavon, Mark and Hannah Henry, along with their father Martin Henry, have been found guilty of severe animal cruelty involving five dogs kept in deplorable conditions. The court proceedings revealed a heartbreaking scene at their family residence located at 125 Legahory Court, where the living environment was described as utterly neglectful and inhumane.
According to court records, the Henry family pleaded guilty to multiple counts of animal cruelty, including failing to meet the basic needs of their pets. The family home was reportedly covered in animal excrement, with no food or water available for the animals. The neglect was so severe that the animals were suffering from extreme malnutrition and dehydration, with no access to veterinary care or grooming services.
Hannah Henry was identified as the owner of two Shih Tzus, an Akita, and a Jack Russell. Both Shih Tzus were found to be severely underweight, with a body condition score of just one, indicating extreme emaciation. The Akita was kept on an eight-foot-long chain within a small, inadequate pen in the garden. The enclosure was not waterproof, lacked bedding, and was littered with excrement, with no water available for the animal to drink. The conditions in the pen were described as deplorable, with the dog confined in a space far too small to lie down comfortably.
Mark Henry, who had a prior conviction for animal cruelty and was previously banned from owning animals, was found to be the owner of a Labrador cross. He was also convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, breaching his previous disqualification order. The court heard that Mark’s neglect contributed to the suffering of the animals, which had never been taken to a veterinarian or groomer, nor had their nails clipped. The conditions of the animals reflected a complete disregard for their welfare.
Martin Henry, the father, also entered guilty pleas for causing unnecessary suffering to the Jack Russell and the two Shih Tzus, as well as failing to meet their basic needs. The court described the case as a “litany of the most horrible acts a human being can carry out,” emphasizing the severity of the neglect and cruelty involved. The judge expressed that it was “beyond contemplation” that such neglect could occur.
Sentencing for Hannah Henry resulted in a two-year probation order. Mark Henry was sentenced to 200 hours of community service and received a three-month suspended prison sentence for breaching his previous banning order. Both were ordered to pay court costs of £130 and were barred from keeping any animals for a period of ten years. Martin Henry’s sentencing was scheduled for 3 May, with further legal consequences to be determined.
In a related development, Martin Henry was later found guilty of animal welfare offences concerning five dogs kept in similarly appalling conditions, with no access to fresh water or food. All five dogs were voluntarily surrendered to the Animal Welfare Service, including a Jack Russell-type dog owned by Mark Henry, who has a history of animal abuse. The court imposed a suspended prison sentence and a ten-year ban on keeping animals for Martin Henry.
Additional background information reveals that in March 2016, Mark Henry was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to ponies on land at Burnside. The ponies were found in a distressed state, with one young pony so thin that it was euthanized to prevent further suffering. The other ponies were tethered in conditions that deprived them of access to adequate food and water. Mark Henry was fined £600, banned from keeping animals for ten years, and ordered to pay costs of £1,950 plus court fees of £17, highlighting a pattern of ongoing animal cruelty issues associated with the Henry family.
According to court records, the Henry family pleaded guilty to multiple counts of animal cruelty, including failing to meet the basic needs of their pets. The family home was reportedly covered in animal excrement, with no food or water available for the animals. The neglect was so severe that the animals were suffering from extreme malnutrition and dehydration, with no access to veterinary care or grooming services.
Hannah Henry was identified as the owner of two Shih Tzus, an Akita, and a Jack Russell. Both Shih Tzus were found to be severely underweight, with a body condition score of just one, indicating extreme emaciation. The Akita was kept on an eight-foot-long chain within a small, inadequate pen in the garden. The enclosure was not waterproof, lacked bedding, and was littered with excrement, with no water available for the animal to drink. The conditions in the pen were described as deplorable, with the dog confined in a space far too small to lie down comfortably.
Mark Henry, who had a prior conviction for animal cruelty and was previously banned from owning animals, was found to be the owner of a Labrador cross. He was also convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, breaching his previous disqualification order. The court heard that Mark’s neglect contributed to the suffering of the animals, which had never been taken to a veterinarian or groomer, nor had their nails clipped. The conditions of the animals reflected a complete disregard for their welfare.
Martin Henry, the father, also entered guilty pleas for causing unnecessary suffering to the Jack Russell and the two Shih Tzus, as well as failing to meet their basic needs. The court described the case as a “litany of the most horrible acts a human being can carry out,” emphasizing the severity of the neglect and cruelty involved. The judge expressed that it was “beyond contemplation” that such neglect could occur.
Sentencing for Hannah Henry resulted in a two-year probation order. Mark Henry was sentenced to 200 hours of community service and received a three-month suspended prison sentence for breaching his previous banning order. Both were ordered to pay court costs of £130 and were barred from keeping any animals for a period of ten years. Martin Henry’s sentencing was scheduled for 3 May, with further legal consequences to be determined.
In a related development, Martin Henry was later found guilty of animal welfare offences concerning five dogs kept in similarly appalling conditions, with no access to fresh water or food. All five dogs were voluntarily surrendered to the Animal Welfare Service, including a Jack Russell-type dog owned by Mark Henry, who has a history of animal abuse. The court imposed a suspended prison sentence and a ten-year ban on keeping animals for Martin Henry.
Additional background information reveals that in March 2016, Mark Henry was convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to ponies on land at Burnside. The ponies were found in a distressed state, with one young pony so thin that it was euthanized to prevent further suffering. The other ponies were tethered in conditions that deprived them of access to adequate food and water. Mark Henry was fined £600, banned from keeping animals for ten years, and ordered to pay costs of £1,950 plus court fees of £17, highlighting a pattern of ongoing animal cruelty issues associated with the Henry family.