PAWEL TURBAK'S HORRIFIC ANIMAL ABUSE IN CHESTER - COW ATTACK CAUGHT ON CCTV

Pawel Turbak, born on October 16, 1985, and residing on Saltney Ferry Road in Saltney Ferry, Chester, became the subject of a disturbing animal cruelty case that unfolded at Lea Manor Farm near Chester. The incident, captured in chilling detail by CCTV footage, revealed Turbak viciously assaulting a dairy cow with a spade more than 60 times, an act that has shocked the local community and animal welfare advocates alike.

At the time of the attack, Turbak was employed as a stockman at Lea Manor Farm, located in Aldford, just outside Chester. The footage showed the moment the cow became trapped between two headrails, a situation that likely caused frustration and distress for the farm worker. Instead of seeking humane solutions, Turbak resorted to violence, repeatedly striking the helpless animal with a metal spade. The images depict him using both the flat back and the sharp digging edge of the spade, inflicting severe injuries.

The assault resulted in the cow sustaining at least 18 lacerations, along with significant bruising and swelling, injuries that would have caused considerable pain and suffering. The brutal attack was eventually discovered by a colleague of Turbak, who noticed the animal's injuries and promptly reported the matter to the dairy herd manager. The farm's management then contacted authorities to investigate the incident.

Following the discovery, Turbak was interviewed at Blacon Police Station. During questioning, he acknowledged that inflicting injuries on the cow was 'not acceptable,' but he attempted to justify his actions by citing exhaustion from long working hours and personal problems at home. Despite his explanations, the authorities charged him under Section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, accusing him of causing unnecessary suffering to a cow.

During the court proceedings, the judge expressed deep concern over the nature of the crime, describing such acts as 'particularly upsetting.' The judge emphasized that the attack was prolonged and that, without the CCTV footage, it might have gone unnoticed, allowing the cruelty to continue unchecked. The court accepted that Turbak's actions were driven more by frustration over the situation rather than a malicious desire to harm the animal.

In sentencing, Turbak received a 12-week prison sentence suspended for a period, along with 100 hours of unpaid community work. He was also ordered to pay costs totaling £1,634. Additionally, he was disqualified from owning, keeping, or being involved in any way with animals for five years, a measure aimed at preventing future incidents of cruelty. This case has once again highlighted the importance of surveillance and accountability in safeguarding animal welfare in Chester and beyond.