CONVICTED (2013) | Robert Thompson, born 5 March 1991, of 17 Raploch Road, Larkhall ML9 1AN – broke a puppy’s leg by throwing her down stairs. Robert Thompson admitted causing 18-week-old Staffy Cheeka unnecessary suffering. Scottish SPCA Inspector Sam McDonald: said: “When questioned, Thompson said he lost his temper because he woke to find Cheeka had toileted inside her cage in the house. “He told her to do the toilet outside and threw her towards the door, at which point she hit on the door frame and fell down the stairs, breaking one of her front legs. “This was a shameful act of violence against a defenceless puppy. While we welcome the six year ban given to Thompson, in our opinion a life ban on keeping animals would have been an appropriate punishment as we believe he is completely unfit to provide animals with the care they deserve. “We are pleased that as a result of our investigation Cheeka will not be returned to Thompson and we can now find her a loving new home where she can live happily for the rest of her life.” Sentencing | 150-hours of unpaid work. Six-year ban (expired 2019) BBC News Glasgow Evening Times