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Man jailed after shooting pet dog

Cross-breed Rocky was shot six times and hit over the head with a shovel. Credit: PA Images





Rocky was found by a member of the public three days later. He had severe head injuries and x-rays showed he had been shot five times in the head and once in the leg.

He also had a large open wound on the back of his head which was down to the ridge of the skull and had been caused by a blow to the head.


He was jailed for 20 weeks at Northampton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. He was also banned from keeping animals for 20 years.


RSPCA inspector Michelle McNab said: "This was a truly unbelievable case that involved immense suffering to the dog.

"Fortunately, Rocky was found and amazingly he survived. He has since been rehomed to a loving family."

Fire in nut warehouse

Fire in nut warehouse Credit: ITV Anglia

Around 90 firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a nut warehouse in Northamptonshire. The fire broke out at Quality Nut Products in Weedon early this morning. The blaze is now under control, but crews will remain at the scene throughout the day.