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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Moment vile woman caught kicking dog and screaming abuse in its face on neighbour's doorbell camera
WATCH the shocking moment a woman swears and screams at her dog before kicking and dragging him by the lead. Vile Lauren Leigh Barker was caught on camera physically and verbally abusing her Advertisement 6 Lauren Leigh Barker shouted at her dog Rocco to get him into the room Credit: SWNS 6 She became more aggressive with the pooch throughout the footage Credit: SWNS 6 She was shown kicking the pup after forcing him into the door frame Credit: SWNS Doorbell camera footage from a neighbour shows Barker repeatedly raising her voice and becoming increasingly aggressive with the distressed pup, shouting at him to move. She pushes him towards the door and he collides with the frame before she eventually muscles him in and shuts them both in. They disappear from view, but her shocking abuse continues behind the closed door and Rocco can be heard barking at his owner. In the footage, Barker, of Clevedon, North Somerset, bellows: "In there. Rocco don't wind me up. Advertisement Read more News "Get in. Get the f*** in. I said move. Move, move. Stay." She can be seen kicking Rocco through to the next room and the doorbell camera visibly shakes as she slams the door. Barker, who owns another dog called Iddy, was banned from keeping animals for five years after the footage was shared with the This decision cannot be appealed for at least two years. Advertisement Most read in The Sun After reviewing the footage, a vet said: "Rocco has been caused to suffer due to the person responsible for the welfare of this animal behaving in an aggressive, intimidating and physically abusive manner. "Suffering will have been experienced by this animal via mechanisms of fear, distress and possibly pain for a period of at least several minutes, possibly longer." Shock moment Royal Mail postman KICKS tiny puppy Bella after it bounded over at owner's door Appearing at North Somerset Magistrates Court earlier this month, Barker was deemed to have caused unnecessary suffering to Rocco during an incident in September 2023. She was also found to have failed to meet her dogs' needs to be protected from pain and suffering due to the infliction of physical violence and abusive behaviour for an incident in October that year. Advertisement She was sentenced to 12 weeks custody, suspended for 18 months, and must complete 30 days of Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR). 6 Barker has been given a suspended jail sentence Credit: BPM 6 She has also been banned from keeping animals for five years Credit: SWNS 6 The RSPCA opened an investigation after being shown the footage Credit: SWNS Advertisement Barker intends to appeal the conviction and continues to plead her innocence, arguing that she was acting in self-defence against "aggressive" Rocco. At a rescue centre, RSPCA teams carried out behaviour assessments on the pup and found he was suitable for rehoming. He was deemed to be very tolerant of vets, allowing them to perform a range of checks without needing to restrain him. RSPCA Inspector Kim Walters said: "We're extremely grateful when people report animal welfare concerns to us and share any evidence they have that can help our investigations." Advertisement
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Moment vile woman caught kicking dog and screaming abuse in its face on neighbour's doorbell camera
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WATCH the shocking moment a woman swears and screams at her dog before kicking and dragging him by his lead. Vile Lauren Leigh Barker was caught on camera physically and verbally abusing her pooch, Rocco. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 She shouted at Rocco to get him into the room Credit: SWNS 6 She became more aggressive with the pooch throughout the footage Credit: SWNS 6 She was shown kicking the pup after forcing him into the door frame Credit: SWNS Barker repeatedly raises her voice and becomes increasingly aggressive with the distressed pup, shouting at him to move. She pushes him towards the door and he collides with the frame before she eventually muscles him in and shuts them both in. They disappear from view, but her shocking abuse continues behind the closed door and Rocco can be heard barking at his owner. In the footage, Barker, of Clevedon, North Somerset, bellows: "In there. Rocco don't wind me up. "Get in. Get the f*** in. I said move. Move, move. Stay." She can be seen kicking Rocco through to the next room and the doorbell camera visibly shakes as she slams the door. Barker, who owns another dog called Iddy, was banned from keeping animals for five years after the footage was shared with the RSPCA. This decision cannot be appealed for at least two years. After reviewing the footage, a vet said: "Rocco has been caused to suffer due to the person responsible for the welfare of this animal behaving in an aggressive, intimidating and physically abusive manner. "Suffering will have been experienced by this animal via mechanisms of fear, distress and possibly pain for a period of at least several minutes, possibly longer." 6 Barker was convicted of two counts of mistreating Rocco. Credit: BPM 6 She has been banned from keeping animals for five years. Credit: SWNS 6 The RSPCA opened an investigation after being shown the footage. Credit: SWNS Appearing at North Somerset Magistrates Court earlier this month, she was deemed to have caused unnecessary suffering to Rocco during an incident in September 2023. She was also found to have failed to meet her dogs' needs to be protected from pain and suffering due to the infliction of physical violence and abusive behaviour for an incident in October 2023. She was sentenced to 12 weeks custody, suspended for 18 months, and must complete 30 days of Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR). Barker intends to appeal the conviction and continues to plead her innocence, arguing that she was acting in self-defence against "aggressive" Rocco. Whilst at a rescue centre, RSPCA teams carried out behaviour assessments on the pup and found he was suitable for rehoming. He was deemed to be very tolerant of vets, allowing them to perform a range of checks without needing to restrain him. RSPCA Inspector Kim Walters said: 'We're extremely grateful when people report animal welfare concerns to us and share any evidence they have that can help our investigations."
ITV News
04-05-2025
- ITV News
Witnesses recorded the defendant's aggressive behaviour
A Sussex man who was recorded shouting and being aggressive towards his six large dogs has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after a prosecution by the RSPCA. 29 year old James Thorogood of London Road, St. Leonard's-on-Sea, was convicted of three offences of failing to meet the needs of the dogs under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The trial at Hastings Magistrates' Court also saw him placed under a 12-month community order with a requirement to complete 180 hours of unpaid work and undertake 15 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR) days. Luna, a Turkish Kengal dog, American bulldogs Magnus and Nala, Staffie Emma, an Asian Shepherd dog called Freya and a Doberman called Jolly were taken into the care of the RSPCA because of concerns over their welfare. The animal charity had received multiple audio recordings from witnesses which were taken from the defendant's property on different dates, which highlighted the defendant's aggressive behaviour towards the animals. There was no video footage of any physical abuse. The court was told the defendant accepted he would shout and scream at the dogs and when he was angry he 'punched walls and broke items within the flat', but he denied ever physically assaulting any of the dogs. RSPCA officers went to the defendant's home, accompanied by police, and seized the dogs. One inspector said in a statement: 'There were six dogs inside the very small flat and walking up the stairs to the flat there was a very strong, pungent odour which got worse the closer you got to the door. The smell of urine and faeces was very strong and repulsive.' A vet said in a report that as a consequence of shouting and banging in the home the dogs were caused to suffer fear and distress on a number of occasions. In mitigation, the court was told the defendant, who was also ordered to pay costs of £2,250 and a victim surcharge of £114, suffers from Asperger's Syndrome, autism, anxiety and depression.
