Chichester Police Seize 56 Animals Found In Poor Living Conditions

Monday, 24 April 2023 06:04

The force’s Rural Crime Team has seized 54 dogs and two horses reported to have been kept in inadequate living conditions at an address in Hambrook, Chichester.

Officers together with the RSPCA and the local authority carried out a warrant under the Animal Welfare Act.

Following a search of the address last Tuesday (18 April), the dogs, including puppies some of which were just a day old, were seized along with two horses after they were examined by a vet who attended the scene and concluded that they were not being adequately cared for.

An investigation is ongoing and a 57-year-old man will be interviewed voluntarily in connection with animal welfare offences in the next week.

Sergeant Tom Carter from the Rural Crime Team said:

“We seized a large quantity of dogs and two horses in a poor condition with a variety of untreated medical conditions. These are now being cared for while we carry out a thorough investigation.”

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne said:

“For many people, animals are a part of the family. This case highlights why a dedicated Rural Crime Team is so valuable in Sussex and is a good example of cross-agency and close partnership working.”

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