The abandoned dog, called Crackers, had been brutally attacked by a previous owner who had beaten him about the head with a metal pole. The dog carried out the attacks in Malvern just 12 hours after being adopted by the couple where it was hoped he would go on to live out a better, happier life. GUILTY: John Hiles and Laura Prangley. Photo: James Connell
GUILTY: John Hiles and Laura Prangley leave court in November Although the dog will not be destroyed, he will now have to spend the rest of his life in a rescue centre to protect the public and must be muzzled and kept on a lead at all times if he goes outdoors.
COURT: Youth court is due to deal with youths today. Pictured right is Judge Nicolas Cartwright who has a sentence today at the Crown Court THE youth court is sitting today in Worcester as magistrates deal with teenagers accused of a range of offences including drug dealing and assault. Those due up today include a 16-year-old from Worcester charged with possession of cannabis and a 14-year-old from Hereford charged with assault. The Press is prohibited from identifying those who appear at youth court (those under the age of 18). A 16-year-old is charged with theft from a shop in Evesham. Another youth, aged 17, from Birmingham is scheduled to appear for possession of both heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply in Evesham on February 1 this year.
BUSY: Picture is Judge James Burbidge QC, presiding over the murder trial. Magistrates court is today dominated by motoring offences BAD drivers galore including an alleged hit and run driver accused of injuring a cyclist are set to pack out Worcester Magistrates Court today. Whether it s suspected speeding, driving off after an accident or being careless behind the wheel, the city s magistrates will deal with a host of motoring matters today. People up today include Qumar Ajaz of Hawthorn Road, Worcester. The 38-year-old is accused of exceeding the 50mph speed limit on the A449 at Ombersley on July 13 last year.