Coleraine Court has today dealt with William David Streeter the perpetrator of probably the most sadistic and savage example of animal cruelty the USPCA has witnessed in many years.
 
The wanton violence he handed out to an innocent family pet caused the creature to die an unspeakably agonising death.
 
The Welfare Officer who exhumed the animals broken body was shocked by the extent of injuries visible on the dogs remains, a post mortem revealed these to be the tip of an iceberg of wanton brutality.
 
The six month custodial sentence does not reflect public abhorrence of this appalling crime. However, it will allow Streeter time to reflect on the unnecessary suffering he caused to a trusting animal that caused him no harm.
 
Stephen Philpott
Chief Executive
USPCA