AARON CHAPMAN OF CAMELFORD JAILED FOR HORRIFIC ANIMAL ABUSE IN BODMIN

Aaron Nicholas Chapman, born on February 22, 1991, and residing at Hillside Park in Bodmin, has been at the center of a disturbing case involving severe cruelty towards a pet cat. Although his primary address is in Bodmin, he maintains connections to the town of Camelford, which is also relevant to the case.

According to court reports, Chapman, who operates as a self-employed builder and decorator under the business name A Chapman Building and Decorating Services, committed an act of unimaginable brutality against his pet cat, known as Lord Biris. The incident unfolded after the cat reportedly ate some of Chapman’s cannabis, an event that triggered his violent outburst.

Witnesses present during the incident described how Chapman, in a fit of rage, swung the defenseless animal around violently. He struck the cat multiple times on the floor, causing visible distress and injury. The assault was described as the most horrendous and vicious attack witnessed by those present. The injuries sustained by Lord Biris were severe enough that he required veterinary treatment; however, instead of seeking help, Chapman chose to commit a further act of cruelty by deliberately cutting the cat’s throat. This act was characterized by the court as a deliberate and gratuitous act of animal cruelty.

The courtroom heard that witnesses were left horrified by the brutality of the attack, which demonstrated a complete disregard for the animal’s suffering. Chapman subsequently pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal between December 1, 2018, and January 31, 2019. In addition to the animal cruelty charge, he admitted to destroying the mobile phone of a former partner, further complicating his legal situation.

When it came time for sentencing, magistrates emphasized the severity of the crime, stating that there was no alternative but to impose an immediate custodial sentence. The nature of the offense, described as horrific, left the court with little choice but to send Chapman to prison. As a result, he was sentenced to 18 weeks in jail, ordered to pay a fine of £205, and was banned from keeping any animals for the rest of his life.

This case has garnered significant attention due to the brutal treatment of a vulnerable animal and highlights ongoing concerns about animal cruelty in the region. The authorities have made it clear that such acts will be met with strict penalties to deter future offenses.