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Teenager killed 10 month old dog with kicks in 'despicable' attack

Summary

Josh Henney, 19, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to killing a protected animal at his address on March 23, 2020. The court heard that Henney allegedly kicked a 10-month-old dog, named Sam, in the underbelly twice, causing fatal injuries including liver fractures and blood loss. Henney, of North William Street, has 36 previous convictions and is currently serving a two-year sentence for violent disorder, with the final six months suspended. Judge Melanie Greally described the attack as "despicable" but accepted it was committed out of anger without intent to kill. She indicated she envisages extending Henney's prison stay. The judge ordered a report from the Probation Service and adjourned the matter for finalisation to October 26. The case remains pending this procedural step.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teenager killed 10 month old dog with kicks in 'despicable' attack. Charges or matters: killing a protected animal at his address on March 23, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• March 23, 2020 Incident
• October 26 Adjournment
• 2021-06-24 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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