FROM THE HUNT SABS REPORTING A CONVICTION FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY

FROM HEREFORDSHIRE HUNT SABS AND INTRODUCING THE NEWS FROM NORWICHS Sam Staniland, who began his hunting career as whipper in at the Ludlow, where his mother Ann, was secretary to the Ludlow for twenty years was sentenced at Norwich Magistrates Court today. The judge described 'sadistic cruelty' committed against dogs in his care and wildlife. No doubt in our minds, he deserved a custodial sentence and a lifelong ban on keeping animals. At least his career in hunt service is over. Seen in the photo leaving court with his father, Frank Staniland. FROM NORFOLK & SUFFOLK HUNT SABS Today we were at Norwich Magistrates Court to hear District Judge Matthew Bone sentence Sam Staniland, ex Huntsman for the Essex & Suffolk Hunt for three counts of animal cruelty offences. Staniland pleaded guilty in February no doubt in an effort to prevent the evidence obtained by police from entering the public arena. However, the prosecution gave a detailed summary that described the catalogue of videos, photos and messages taken from his phone. Judge Bone described these acts as “sadistic” and “depraved” before sentencing him to the following; 26 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months. Disqualified from keeping dogs for 5 years. 150 hours community service. £1200 contribution to the RSPCA costs £180 victim surcharge. We understand that that the disqualification order was also suspended for a short time to allow Staniland time to rehome their family dog. We will write a further report on the additional details in the coming days. Our congratulations go to Suffolk Action For Wildlife who made this possible. Please consider supporting us with a small donation in order that we can keep putting sabs in the field to put these sadistic criminals in the dock. Here’s our link - https://buy.stripe.com/14k9Bc5EhaXz9nq8wz Thank you! 🖤