A man named Nissar Hussain has been sentenced after a dead dog was discovered in his backyard in Sheffield.
The dog, Bella, a Bully Kutta breed originating from Pakistan, was found emaciated, covered in dirt, with her face in a pool of vomit, and surrounded by mud, faeces, and a large number of dog biscuits.
Hussain had been on the run for nearly four years before he was finally brought to justice for his actions.
He had previously pleaded guilty to two offences in August 2016, but failed to appear for sentencing when the case was adjourned, and a warrant had been out for his arrest since then.
According to RSPCA chief inspector Lynsey Harris, 'It has been almost four years since Hussain failed to appear for sentencing in relation to what happened to this dog, the previous September.' Hussain of Lund Street, St David's, Pembrokeshire appeared in Llanelli Magistrates' Court on February 24.
He was jailed for 18 weeks for the offences related to the RSPCA and an additional 14 days for unrelated matters.
He was also sentenced to a further 21 days for failing to surrender, but this will run concurrently.
Additionally, Hussain was banned from keeping animals for life and ordered to pay £500 in costs along with a £115 victim surcharge.
The article notes that the Bully Kutta is a very large breed of dog from Pakistan that is not commonly kept in the UK.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
A man named Nissar Hussain has been sentenced after a dead dog was discovered in his backyard in Sheffield. The dog, Bella, a Bully Kutta breed originating from Pakistan, was found emaciated, covered in dirt, with her face in a pool of v...
Prison sentence
18 weeks
He was jailed for 18 weeks for the offences related to the RSPCA and an additional 14 days for unrelated matters
Fine or payment
for life
Additionally, Hussain was banned from keeping animals for life and ordered to pay 500 in costs along with a 115 victim surcharge
Disqualification or ban
life
Additionally, Hussain was banned from keeping animals for life and ordered to pay 500 in costs along with a 115 victim surcharge
