Caught And In Court Special: Pug Theft From Abergavenny
Back in October we told you about a little pug puppy that was taken from it’s owner in Abergavenny. She was also the victim of an assault.
Today, two men have been sentenced for the crime. Thomas Stokes was sentenced to 5 years in prison for assault occasioning actual bodily harm and theft and Martin Stokes was sentenced to 10 months in prison for perverting the course of justice.
Detective Constable Mark Price, who led the investigation said: “This was one of the lowest forms of criminal behaviour I have had to deal with. The offenders have gone the victim’s home on the pretence of buying a puppy and when it was evident that the victim was alone and vulnerable, she was assaulted and the pug was stolen.
“The pugs are the victim’s life and she bravely decided that the criminals were not getting away with it. In the struggle, she was punched in the face, requiring hospital treatment.
“After everything she has been through, the victim has shown real conviction and pure courage to see this through to court. Without her support, we would not have been able to see this result today. Thankfully the pug is also now back at home, where he belongs.
“Today the judge has handed down sentences which show the seriousness of the offence and I hope it shows that criminals who stoop this low will always get what they deserve”.
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