OLDHAM WOMAN JAMIE-LEIGH WILLIAMS BEATS DOG IN WARRINGTON: SHOCKING VIDEO GOES VIRAL

Jamie-Leigh Williams, a woman originally from Oldham, has found herself at the center of a disturbing animal cruelty case that has garnered widespread attention. Born on 21 February 1996, Williams was previously residing in Chadderton, Oldham, but as of December 2020, she was living on Hunter Avenue in Warrington, with the postcode WA2 9RQ. Her recent actions, captured on camera and shared across social media platforms, depict her physically assaulting a defenseless dog, an incident that has sparked outrage and concern among animal welfare advocates and the local community alike.

Williams, a mother of one, was convicted in 2017 of causing unnecessary suffering to a five-year-old Rottweiler named Lennox. The court sentenced her to a community order and imposed a ban on her owning any animals for a period of five years. She pleaded guilty to charges brought by the RSPCA, which accused her of hitting and kicking Lennox during an incident that was recorded and subsequently went viral in November 2016. The footage was filmed by a man who had been staying at Williams' home for several days, and it clearly shows her inflicting harm on the dog.

Despite Williams' claims that Lennox had attacked her, RSPCA inspectors described the dog as friendly, alert, and active. They later confirmed that Lennox had suffered no lasting injuries and was suitable for rehoming. The court heard that Williams and her former partner, Rhys Edwards, had taken in Lennox after being told he would be euthanized if no new owner was found. Over the following months, the dog reportedly became increasingly aggressive, prompting multiple calls to police, dog rescue organizations, and the RSPCA in an effort to find him a new home.

During the court proceedings, Williams' defense attorney, Christopher Squibbs, explained that on the day of the incident, Lennox had been snarling at her stomach. He acknowledged that Williams lost her temper but expressed remorse, stating, “The defendant clearly lost her temper towards the dog. It wasn’t her finest hour, but she is remorseful.”

Contradicting her account, the RSPCA prosecutor emphasized that inspectors found Lennox to be a friendly and lively dog, with no signs of viciousness. The footage and subsequent investigations revealed that Lennox was not the aggressive animal Williams claimed him to be.

Following the court hearing, Williams publicly admitted her wrongdoing, telling a local newspaper, “I shouldn’t have done what I did. I hold my hands up and admit it was wrong, but at the time I was scared, and thought I was doing what anyone else in that situation would to protect themselves and their baby.” She explained that prior to the incident, she had been calling for police assistance because Lennox had been trying to attack her. Neighbors had heard the dog barking and growling, and had come to check on her safety.

Williams recounted that as she tried to shut the door, Lennox jumped up and scratched her lower back and stomach with his paws, pushing her against the door due to his weight. She managed to get him off her and attempted to reach her phone in the living room, but Lennox was blocking her way, snarling. She described her fear, saying, “I was terrified. I started talking to him, like you would a baby, and it calmed him down enough to put the muzzle on him, but I hate the things so didn’t put it on tight and he kept getting out of it.”

She further explained that when she tried to re-muzzle Lennox, he snapped at her, causing her to experience stomach pains. She then fell to the ground, shouting for help, realizing only afterward that she was being filmed. In a moment of distress, she admitted to kicking Lennox, but clarified that his mouth was around her foot at the time, and she was trying to free herself. She also revealed that she grabbed a box of sweets and hit Lennox with it in a moment of frustration, describing her actions as a “snap.”

After the incident, Williams said she locked Lennox in a room and contacted her mother, who arranged for another family member to collect the dog. The following morning, she went into early labor, and medical professionals managed to slow her contractions. She later gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Williams expressed remorse over the incident, stating that the viral video has led to her losing friends and facing verbal abuse in her community. She admitted to feeling scared to go out in public and using public transport, wishing she could undo her actions.

In sentencing, Williams received a 12-month community order, which included 150 hours of unpaid work and a fine of £385. Her ban on owning animals was set for five years, although it expired in February 2022. Her conviction was reported by the Manchester Evening News. Williams has connections to Skelmersdale, Stockport, and Audenshaw in Manchester, as well as Oldham and Warrington, highlighting her ties to multiple areas in the region.