Sudbury man jailed for animal cruelty after dogs kept in squalid conditions
He'll serve around a year behind bars
A Sudbury man has been jailed after being found guilty of cruelty towards several dogs.
43 year old Justin Dyer, of Talbot Road, will serve 26 weeks on top of a six month term for breaching the terms of a suspended sentence for possession of an offensive weapon.
He was convicted in his absence at Ipswich Magistrates Court of seven animal wlefare offences having been arrested in London last week.
Officers discovered the animals on February 10 this year. A total of eight dogs were being kept in squalid conditions.
A mix of differed breeds were rescued, including American Bulldog cross breeds and Shar Peis.
Sergeant Brian Calver of Suffolk Police, said: "This was a particularly unpleasant case, where a number of dogs were kept in the most appalling conditions, purely for selfish financial gain, with no consideration for their welfare.
"Dyer has shown no remorse and I hope he reflects upon the harm he’s caused whilst he serves his term of imprisonment.
“I sincerely hope this sends a strong message to others that think it’s acceptable to profit from dogs with no consideration for their welfare, or those that fail to look after their pets properly.”