Subscribe to trusted local news
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.
- Subscription costs less than £1 a week with an annual plan.
Already a subscriber? Log in here.
28
Jul 2022
Harrogate man banned from keeping animals for five years
A Harrogate man has been banned from keeping animals for five years after being found guilty of cruelty.
Robbie Nelson, 24, neglected a Mastiff called Rocco and a Lurcher called Smudge at a house on High Street, Harrogate, in March last year.
The case was brought by animal charity the RSPCA.
Nelson failed to turn up in court to respond to the charges on December 17 last year and was found guilty in his absence.
Police issued a warrant for his arrest on the same day and eventually arrested him in June.
He was then remanded on bail for pre-sentence reports to be prepared.
Nelson, of Woodfield View, Harrogate, appeared before North Yorkshire Magistrates Court in York on Tuesday for sentencing.
Magistrates disqualified him from owning or being left in charge of any animal for five years.
He was also ordered to pay £200 costs and a £95 surcharge to fund victim services, and was given a community order to undertake rehabilitation activity.
The RSPCA will decide what to do with Rocco and Smudge.
0