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A husband and wife received suspended sentences following a Staffordshire TS investigation
Posted 28 November 2023 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Animal Health and Welfare|West Midlands
UPDATES: Staffordshire Trading Standards prosecuted two farmers after inspectors found sheep suffering in appalling conditions despite repeated advice and formal notices, leading to suspended prison sentences and significant costs orders for multiple animal welfare offences.
A husband and wife who pleaded guilty to animal cruelty offences have been given suspended jail sentences following a prosecution by Staffordshire Council Trading Standards.
Farmers Martin Lownds (62) and Jacqueline Lownds (62), of Churnetside Garage, Abbey Green Road, Leek, pleaded guilty to eight offences, including a failure to provide adequate care for animals and failing to remove de...
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