CONNOR MCMILLAN FROM ASHINGTON SENTENCED IN NEWCASTLE FOR ANIMAL INJURY AND VIOLENCE
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Ashington Animal Abuser
In 2019, Connor McMillan, born around 1996 and residing on Aln Street, Ashington NE63, was convicted of causing harm to a family pet. The incident involved McMillan stabbing the family dog, Bella, in the neck after losing his temper. McMillan's response was triggered when his girlfriend accused him of seeing another person, which led to him flying into a rage.
The attack resulted in Bella suffering a three-inch wound that required a £500 surgical operation. Prosecutor Claire Anderson told Newcastle Crown Court that McMillan had also destroyed property and brandished a knife inside the house during his outburst. She described how McMillan’s father was injured during the altercation, suffering a slash to his forearm while trying to restrain his son.
Miss Anderson explained, “The family dog Bella became protective. The dog was barking and jumping up. The defendant reacted by stabbing the dog in the neck, leaving a three inch wound.” She added that the animal endured a “serious injury” and a “high level of suffering.”
McMillan pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, assault, and criminal damage. Judge Jeremy Freedman characterized the event as “a terrifying incident,” noting that McMillan had waved a blade dangerously close to his father, which could have resulted in serious injury.
Addressing McMillan directly, Judge Freedman stated, “What you did do was use that knife to stab the family dog. That is a particularly aggravating feature in this offending. I trust you are thoroughly ashamed of your actions. You could easily have killed the dog. As it was, you caused a serious laceration, and the dog had to have surgery. Fortunately, the dog fully recovered.”
The judge emphasized that McMillan needs help managing his anger, sentencing him to 28 weeks in prison suspended for two years, with requirements for rehabilitation.
Additional details from 2019 reveal that McMillan, now living on Juliet Street in Ashington, received a 17-month jail sentence for affray and possession of a bladed article. This conviction followed an incident where he and another man, Brian Spalding, attacked each other with knives in broad daylight.
According to his defense lawyer, Kate Barnes, McMillan’s patterns of violence stemmed from self-medicating with Valium after being discharged from military service as a young man. Barnes also noted that McMillan has been making positive progress in prison, where he has been supported by Jehovah’s Witnesses participating in regular visits.
The source of this information includes reports from Northumbria Police and Chronicle Live.
The attack resulted in Bella suffering a three-inch wound that required a £500 surgical operation. Prosecutor Claire Anderson told Newcastle Crown Court that McMillan had also destroyed property and brandished a knife inside the house during his outburst. She described how McMillan’s father was injured during the altercation, suffering a slash to his forearm while trying to restrain his son.
Miss Anderson explained, “The family dog Bella became protective. The dog was barking and jumping up. The defendant reacted by stabbing the dog in the neck, leaving a three inch wound.” She added that the animal endured a “serious injury” and a “high level of suffering.”
McMillan pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal, assault, and criminal damage. Judge Jeremy Freedman characterized the event as “a terrifying incident,” noting that McMillan had waved a blade dangerously close to his father, which could have resulted in serious injury.
Addressing McMillan directly, Judge Freedman stated, “What you did do was use that knife to stab the family dog. That is a particularly aggravating feature in this offending. I trust you are thoroughly ashamed of your actions. You could easily have killed the dog. As it was, you caused a serious laceration, and the dog had to have surgery. Fortunately, the dog fully recovered.”
The judge emphasized that McMillan needs help managing his anger, sentencing him to 28 weeks in prison suspended for two years, with requirements for rehabilitation.
Additional details from 2019 reveal that McMillan, now living on Juliet Street in Ashington, received a 17-month jail sentence for affray and possession of a bladed article. This conviction followed an incident where he and another man, Brian Spalding, attacked each other with knives in broad daylight.
According to his defense lawyer, Kate Barnes, McMillan’s patterns of violence stemmed from self-medicating with Valium after being discharged from military service as a young man. Barnes also noted that McMillan has been making positive progress in prison, where he has been supported by Jehovah’s Witnesses participating in regular visits.
The source of this information includes reports from Northumbria Police and Chronicle Live.