Skip to site content Skip to main menu

Four people arrested and charged with animal health and welfare offences in Strathaven

On Thursday, 21 April, 2022, officers from Lanarkshire Division arrested and charged two men, aged 41 and 49, and two woman, both aged 37, with a total of 19 offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.

These arrests are the result of a joint investigation with SSPCA, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the Veterinary Medicine Directive in the Strathaven area.

They are due to appear in Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday, 20 May 2022. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

 

featured

Vision 2030 Web 442X294px 15020 24 Ca (1)
Our 2030 vision

Safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce. Read about our 2030 vision and three-year plan.

Rec 442X294 Feat Web
Recruitment events

Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers, special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year.

Right To Ask (Feature)
Disclosure Scheme

Worried that your partner or the partner of someone you know might have an abusive past? You have the #RightToAsk.

Help Us Improve (Feature) 11414 T1 Pm
Help Us Improve

If you've reported domestic abuse, rape or sexual crimes to us, we'd appreciate your feedback on the service we provided.

Accessibility Statement2
Accessibility Statement

Police Scotland has been working to make its websites more accessible - read our accessibility statement.

Your Police Survey Featured Bnr 13991 T1 24 AR
Your Police

Help shape policing in your local area.

more features