CHARLES PARRY BRINGSTY AND WORCESTERSHIRE ANIMAL ABUSE HORROR REVEALED

Charles Parry, a resident of Bringsty, Worcestershire, has been convicted of multiple severe animal welfare violations that have shocked the local community and animal rights advocates alike. The case, brought forward by Herefordshire Council’s Trading Standards Animal Health team, highlights the extent of neglect and cruelty inflicted upon innocent animals under his care.

Parry, born around 1969 and residing at Ashminton Farm on Stonehouse Lane in Bringsty, was found guilty of a series of heinous offences involving the mistreatment of livestock and sheep. The investigation was initiated after authorities received a tip-off about the deplorable conditions on his property. Animal health officers responded swiftly, discovering a calf in a critically deteriorated state, submerged in thigh-deep mud with muddy water streaming from its nostrils. The scene was so dire that veterinary inspectors from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) concluded that the calf was beyond saving and had to be euthanised immediately at the scene.

One of the veterinary officers involved described the incident as one of the most distressing cases encountered in his 29 years of service, emphasizing the extreme suffering endured by the animal. The investigation did not stop there; authorities also seized approximately 50 cattle from the property, all of which were kept in unsuitable environments with inadequate access to food and water. The conditions were described as deplorable, with the animals suffering in mud and neglect.

In addition to the cattle, authorities uncovered a decomposed sheep carcass and more than 60 sheep living in conditions that exposed them to pain, suffering, and potential disease. The overall scene painted a grim picture of neglect and cruelty, prompting a strong response from local authorities. David Hough, the Trading Standards Service Manager for Herefordshire Council, stated, “This is the worst case of animal suffering we remember the team having to deal with. The unfortunate calf had been slowly drowning in the mud, and the other cattle were up to their bellies in mud with limited food and water. The complete lack of correct care and treatment of the cattle and sheep was deplorable.”

During the investigation, officers located cattle passports, but Parry denied ownership of the animals. He attempted to shift blame by providing the names of two individuals he claimed owned the livestock and even left a phone message with one of them, asking for corroboration of his false claims. This attempt to deceive authorities was part of a broader pattern of neglect and dishonesty.

Parry’s history with animal welfare violations is extensive. In a previous case, he was disqualified from keeping all animals except his dog for ten years after allowing livestock, including 50 calves, to suffer and failing to properly store and dispose of dead stock. Despite court orders to transfer ownership of his livestock, he failed to comply. His latest conviction includes breaches of a previous 10-year disqualification order imposed in November 2019, along with six new animal welfare offences and two offences related to animal by-products.

Sentencing for Parry was severe: he received an immediate prison term of 32 weeks, along with a total of £5,122 in costs and charges. Additionally, he was disqualified for life from keeping any animals other than his dog, marking a significant legal consequence for his actions. The case has drawn widespread condemnation, highlighting the importance of animal welfare laws and the need for strict enforcement to prevent such cruelty from recurring.