Dog-fighting
Edinburgh, SC (UK)Incident Date: Wednesday, Sep 9, 2009
Disposition: Alleged
Alleged:
» Terence Carlin
» James Carlin
» Edmond Reid
» Ryan Moore
» Mark Richardson
» Darren Sutherland
» Calum Gallagher
Case Updates: 1 update(s) available
Seven men have been arrested and charged after detectives smashed an alleged dog-fighting ring in Edinburgh.
The men were arrested during a serious of police raids yesterday following the organised dog fight held in the east of the Capital on Wednesday, 9 September.
The arrests took place in the south and east of the city following an intelligence-led operation by police.
The searches resulted in a number of items being recovered, including drugs, cash, and suspected stolen goods.
In addition, two prohibited dogs were recovered, and are now in the care of the SSPCA.
All of those charged are expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.
A police spokesman said: "Lothian and Borders Police will work alongside our partner agencies to respond quickly and proportionately to all reports of animal cruelty, and we would encourage people to contact police when they have information about animals that may be at risk of harm."
Anyone with information can contact police on 0131 311 3131, or Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.
Case UpdatesSeven men have appeared in Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with attending an organised dog fight.
The men were arrested during a series of police raids following an organised dog fight held in the east of the Capital.
Appearing yesterday were Terence Carlin, 21, and James Carlin, 23, both of Hay Gardens; Edmond Reid, 22, of Niddrie House Square; Ryan Moore, 21, of Hay Gardens; Mark Richardson, 22, of Cumnor Crescent; Darren Sutherland, 25, of Bingham Broadway; and Calum Gallagher, 20, of Gilberstoun, all Edinburgh.
All the accused pleaded not guilty to the charge that they attended an animal fight at the Duddingston Mill public house in Duddingston Park South on 9 September this year.
Ryan Moore also denied being in charge of a dog that took part in a fight with another dog.
James Carlin, Darren Sutherland and Calum Gallagher were all granted bail with the special condition that they did not enter the Duddingston Mill public house.
The other four men were remanded in custody. | Source: Evening News - Sept 19, 2009
Update posted on Sep 20, 2009 - 6:23PM |
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