Wigan man who attacked and neglected his pet dog narrowly avoids a jail term
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A young Wigan man who physically abused his pet dog has been spared an immediate jail sentence but faces community punishments and a four-figure court bill.
Leon Butler, 25, of Lancaster Road, Hindley, had previous appeared before borough justices to admit inflicting injuries on a dark coloured dog and failing to protect two dogs from rough, frightening and potentially handling.
The offences took place on June 16 and 17 this year. The bench gave him a 16-week custodial sentence but suspended it for 12 months.