NICOLA COLLINSEN'S CRUELTY IN BLAYDON-ON-TYNE: ANIMAL ABUSE AND BREACH OF BAN
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Blaydon-on-Tyne Animal Abuser
Nicola Collinson, born on January 8, 1986, and residing at 28 Tynebank, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 4RW, became the subject of a shocking animal cruelty case that drew widespread condemnation. The incident involved her viciously kicking and punching a defenseless kitten that had wandered into her vicinity, an act captured on mobile phone footage that later surfaced publicly.
In the disturbing video, Collinson is seen alongside an unidentified 16-year-old female accomplice, both of whom are laughing as they repeatedly assault the small, trusting kitten. The footage shows the women chasing after the animal as it tries to escape, with Collinson delivering multiple kicks and punches. The assault escalates when the kitten is thrown into the air, and Collinson then drop-kicks it with force, as if it were a rugby ball. The animal lands on the road, visibly injured, and when it attempts to flee, Collinson continues to kick it. The video abruptly ends at this point, leaving viewers horrified.
The incident took place on the Cowgate estate in Newcastle, and the footage was later shared with the RSPCA, prompting immediate action. Collinson later admitted to her involvement, expressing remorse and shame upon seeing the video while sober the morning after the attack. She revealed that her alcohol abuse, which began after her nan’s death, had clouded her judgment at the time of the cruelty. Her nan, who suffered from emphysema, had been her primary caregiver and source of love, and her passing left Collinson devastated, leading her into a cycle of drinking and emotional turmoil.
Her family, especially her sister Jennifer, expressed concern about her mental health, noting that she was a different person when intoxicated. Collinson recounted that she had been drinking heavily at a friend’s house the night of the attack and had no memory of the cruelty she inflicted. When her friend showed her the video, Collinson was horrified and distressed, especially because she feared the kitten might have died from its injuries. The friend had shared the footage with others, which eventually led to police involvement.
Following the police investigation, Collinson was taken to the station, where she tearfully admitted her guilt, explaining that she was drunk and unaware of her actions. She was charged with causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, despite her love for animals and her history of caring for her two dogs, Perry and Sparkle. The guilt haunted her, and she described feeling ashamed and remorseful, vowing to change her ways.
Her court appearance at Gosforth Magistrates Court saw her plead guilty. The RSPCA prosecutor, Clive McKeag, presented the video evidence, condemning the act as a deliberate and wicked attack on a vulnerable creature. The defense, represented by Kevin Kivlehan, highlighted her emotional difficulties, history of substance abuse, and her prior act of rescuing a Staffordshire bull terrier from neglect, portraying her as fundamentally caring despite her current circumstances.
The magistrate acknowledged the severity of the crime, emphasizing that such cruelty was unthinkable and unacceptable. While considering custody, the court decided to impose a 12-month community and supervision order, a six-month curfew from 7 pm to 7 am, and a lifetime ban on keeping animals. Collinson was also ordered to pay costs of £420. The case attracted media attention, with residents expressing outrage and condemning her actions, calling her a disgrace and wishing her the worst.
In an update from April 2022, it was revealed that Collinson had breached her lifetime ban on keeping animals. Newcastle Magistrates Court heard that, on January 10, 2022, a housing officer tipped off the RSPCA after discovering a chihuahua named Robbie and a Jack Russell called Lucy living at her home. Collinson claimed she had been caring for Lucy since her father’s death in November 2020, and Robbie had been brought into the house by her partner in August 2021. She was unemployed and had four children.
She failed to attend the hearing to answer the charge of breaching her disqualification, but the court was informed that both dogs were in good health and had been re-homed. The magistrate, satisfied that proper notice had been given, fined Collinson £120 plus a £34 victim surcharge, reaffirming her lifetime ban on keeping animals. Despite her cooperation, her disqualification remains in effect, underscoring the ongoing consequences of her past cruelty.
In the disturbing video, Collinson is seen alongside an unidentified 16-year-old female accomplice, both of whom are laughing as they repeatedly assault the small, trusting kitten. The footage shows the women chasing after the animal as it tries to escape, with Collinson delivering multiple kicks and punches. The assault escalates when the kitten is thrown into the air, and Collinson then drop-kicks it with force, as if it were a rugby ball. The animal lands on the road, visibly injured, and when it attempts to flee, Collinson continues to kick it. The video abruptly ends at this point, leaving viewers horrified.
The incident took place on the Cowgate estate in Newcastle, and the footage was later shared with the RSPCA, prompting immediate action. Collinson later admitted to her involvement, expressing remorse and shame upon seeing the video while sober the morning after the attack. She revealed that her alcohol abuse, which began after her nan’s death, had clouded her judgment at the time of the cruelty. Her nan, who suffered from emphysema, had been her primary caregiver and source of love, and her passing left Collinson devastated, leading her into a cycle of drinking and emotional turmoil.
Her family, especially her sister Jennifer, expressed concern about her mental health, noting that she was a different person when intoxicated. Collinson recounted that she had been drinking heavily at a friend’s house the night of the attack and had no memory of the cruelty she inflicted. When her friend showed her the video, Collinson was horrified and distressed, especially because she feared the kitten might have died from its injuries. The friend had shared the footage with others, which eventually led to police involvement.
Following the police investigation, Collinson was taken to the station, where she tearfully admitted her guilt, explaining that she was drunk and unaware of her actions. She was charged with causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, despite her love for animals and her history of caring for her two dogs, Perry and Sparkle. The guilt haunted her, and she described feeling ashamed and remorseful, vowing to change her ways.
Her court appearance at Gosforth Magistrates Court saw her plead guilty. The RSPCA prosecutor, Clive McKeag, presented the video evidence, condemning the act as a deliberate and wicked attack on a vulnerable creature. The defense, represented by Kevin Kivlehan, highlighted her emotional difficulties, history of substance abuse, and her prior act of rescuing a Staffordshire bull terrier from neglect, portraying her as fundamentally caring despite her current circumstances.
The magistrate acknowledged the severity of the crime, emphasizing that such cruelty was unthinkable and unacceptable. While considering custody, the court decided to impose a 12-month community and supervision order, a six-month curfew from 7 pm to 7 am, and a lifetime ban on keeping animals. Collinson was also ordered to pay costs of £420. The case attracted media attention, with residents expressing outrage and condemning her actions, calling her a disgrace and wishing her the worst.
In an update from April 2022, it was revealed that Collinson had breached her lifetime ban on keeping animals. Newcastle Magistrates Court heard that, on January 10, 2022, a housing officer tipped off the RSPCA after discovering a chihuahua named Robbie and a Jack Russell called Lucy living at her home. Collinson claimed she had been caring for Lucy since her father’s death in November 2020, and Robbie had been brought into the house by her partner in August 2021. She was unemployed and had four children.
She failed to attend the hearing to answer the charge of breaching her disqualification, but the court was informed that both dogs were in good health and had been re-homed. The magistrate, satisfied that proper notice had been given, fined Collinson £120 plus a £34 victim surcharge, reaffirming her lifetime ban on keeping animals. Despite her cooperation, her disqualification remains in effect, underscoring the ongoing consequences of her past cruelty.