Target: Jaswant Kaur Narwal, Chief Crown Prosecutor for London North, United Kingdom
Goal: Seek a prosecutorial review and push for the strictest lawful penalties and long-term animal ownership bans in the case where a puppy was repeatedly struck and pinned.
Disturbing footage shows a six-month-old bully-type puppy named Ice being kicked in the head three times before a foot was pressed onto his skull. The dog is seen cowering against a fence on a lead with no escape. The individual pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal yet was spared jail and received an eight-year ban from owning animals with community-based sanctions. This outcome has alarmed many who believe violent acts against defenseless animals warrant stronger consequences.
Theinspector who liaised with police described the puppy’s visible fear and the pain inflicted. A veterinarian concluded Ice suffered psychological distress consistent with fear and trauma. While no major physical wounds were recorded, the violence captured on CCTV is stark. The assault was brief yet brutal. The pup’s body language suggested prior fear which raises serious welfare concerns.
A clear message is needed. Where evidence includes video of deliberate blows and restraint by force, prosecutors should press for the severest lawful penalties, robust post-conviction conditions, and long-term bans that actually protect future animals. This petition urges the CPS London North leadership to review charging and sentencing submissions in such cases, to seek tough measures within the guidelines, and to support mandatory behavior intervention so similar cruelty is not repeated.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Chief Crown Prosecutor Narwal,
We are writing about the case in which CCTV footage shows a six-month-old puppy being kicked in the head multiple times and then pinned under a foot while trapped on a lead. The dog, Ice, was left cowering against a fence. A veterinarian has said the puppy displayed signs consistent with fear and psychological distress.
Where video documents repeated strikes and restraint, these facts warrant the severest lawful approach. Community sanctions can appear inadequate in the face of violent conduct against a defenseless animal. We respectfully ask your office to review policies and submissions for similarly evidenced cases to ensure prosecutors seek the maximum penalties permitted, robust forfeiture, and lengthy bans on animal ownership with meaningful enforcement.
Please also consider advocating for court-ordered behavior programs and monitoring that reduce the risk of reoffending. Strong prosecutorial positions in alleged violent abuse cases help deter future cruelty and protect vulnerable animals.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Rick van Fessem
