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🚨 CONVICTED | Conor Stuart Nicholls, aged 34, most recently of Dunrobin Street, #parkhead, #glasgow – battered his pet dog. In May 2025 Nicholls, who is originally from #dover, Kent, was filmed subjecting a black Labrador named Juke to a vicious beating. The attack was caught on camera and Police Scotland were alerted. They then reported the matter to the Scottish SPCA. Inspector Cannon attended the locus and viewed footage in which Nicholls was captured slamming Juke against the wall. The brute then struck the petrified pet off a door frame with force, causing him to spin and hit his jaw hard off the floor. Juke was subsequently seized from Nicholls, who reacted aggressively. The dog was visibly terrified of his owner and it was evident that he had suffered both physically and mentally. Inspector Cannon said: “It was heartbreaking to witness this poor dog be in such extreme fear and distress. No animal deserves such brutal treatment. Removing Juke was the only way to guarantee his safety and prevent any further physical harm.” Juke was eventually signed over to the Scottish SPCA after Nicholls failed to appeal the Decision Notice issued to him by Inspector Cannon. He has since found his forever home. Inspector Cannon added: “We are pleased with the Sheriff’s decision. Juke was the victim of a brutal attack. Nicholls’ behaviour was unacceptable, and caused his dog unnecessary pain, fear and distress. No animal should be subjected to such abuse, and this sentencing sends a clear message that animal cruelty and neglect will not be tolerated in Scotland.” Sentencing | fined £470. FOUR-year ban on owning or keeping animals. ukanimalcrueltyfiles.org/parkhead-glasg… news.stv.tv/west-central/g…