Animal cruelty charge against former MSPCA worker dropped

Friday, 8 March 2024 15:06

A former MSPCA worker accused of animal cruelty has walked free from court after the charge was dismissed.

Jennifer Ann Corran, of Ballaughton Close in Douglas, appeared before magistrates at Douglas Courthouse.

The 72-year-old was due to stand trial after denying causing unnecessary suffering to an animal between December 2022 and June last year.

Prosecutor Peter Connick offered no evidence after the court heard Ms Corran was unable to look after herself or her dog at the time.

The case was dismissed and magistrates awarded defence costs.

More from Isle of Man News

Hot weather means more wildfire risk, says DEFA

Wildfire warnings have been put up across government land on the Island as hot weather brings increased risks.
More Liverpool ferry delays today

Two more Manannan sailings between the Isle of Man and Liverpool will be running late today.
Did you see crash involving car and motorbike?

Police are asking people to come forward if they saw a crash in the west of the Island at the weekend.
Farm becomes hotbed of gambolling!

A farm in the west of the Island is offering the chance to see lambs being born this week.
Group to hold weekly vigils over Gaza genocide

Amnesty International's Isle of Man group says it'll hold a vigil for the Palestinian people in Douglas this week.
Castletown hit by more vandalism

Vandals have struck again in Castletown.
Mountain Road closes for TT work

A section of the Mountain Road closes later today for a week as work gets underway to make sure it's ready for TT.
£1.4 million of new buses expected this year

The Isle of Man will be getting £1.4 million worth of new buses later this year.