LUKASZ SUDEK BRUTALLY ABUSES DOG IN HOUNSLOW AND HARROW - SENTENCED TO EIGHT WEEKS IN PRISON

Lukasz Sudek, born on May 1, 1986, with his last known residence at Harris Close, Hounslow TW3 4JJ, has been convicted of a heinous animal cruelty offence that took place across several locations in West London, including Hounslow, Harrow, Feltham, and Brentford. The incident involved the brutal assault of his girlfriend’s dog, which he inflicted out of stress stemming from his recent job loss.

The disturbing act was captured on CCTV footage in an alleyway beneath his girlfriend’s flat in Sudbury Hill, Harrow, on April 8, 2024. The footage revealed Sudek, a Polish national, with a cigarette behind his ear and a can of lager in his hand, as he viciously kicked and strangled the small brown dog. The video showed him using his free hand to choke the animal with an orange-handled retractable lead, pulling the cord over his shoulder in a manner that cut off the dog’s air supply, causing it significant suffering.

During the court proceedings, the footage was played, showing Sudek repeatedly kicking the defenseless animal, with over a dozen kicks recorded. The video also depicted him shaking his hands out after repeatedly yanking the lead in an apparent attempt to throttle the dog. The court was shown the extent of his violence, which lasted approximately four minutes, and included a relentless series of kicks and strangulation attempts.

Prosecutor Shelina Khuduron explained that police responded to a call from a concerned member of the public who had witnessed the cruelty. Witnesses described seeing Sudek kicking the dog in the head and pulling the leash over his shoulder to strangle it. The dog’s owner, who is also Sudek’s girlfriend, told officers she had thrown him out of her flat following the incident. However, Sudek voluntarily handed himself in after learning that police had CCTV footage of his actions.

In addition to the animal cruelty charges, police found a bag of amphetamine during a search at the police station. Sudek was charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and possession of a Class B drug. He admitted to both offences in court.

Defense lawyer Syed Naveed provided context, stating that Sudek had come to the UK in 2004 and had previously enjoyed a well-paid career in construction. However, he lost his job around Christmas 2023, which significantly impacted his mental health. Following his unemployment, he moved in with his girlfriend, who supported them financially through her work as a hairdresser. Despite this, Sudek was under considerable stress, which his lawyer argued contributed to his violent actions.

Mr. Naveed emphasized that Sudek recognized his anger management issues and expressed remorse, although he claimed language barriers prevented him from fully demonstrating this to the probation service. The lawyer also noted that Sudek had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity, acknowledging the severity of his actions.

During sentencing, the lead magistrate highlighted the brutality of the attack, describing the CCTV footage as evidence of a deliberate attempt to cause suffering. The magistrate pointed out that the handle of the lead was wrapped around Sudek’s hand and pulled over his shoulder to maximize force, which would have inflicted substantial pain and distress on the animal. Given the level of violence and the length of the incident, the court decided that immediate custody was necessary.

As Sudek was led away, he broke down in tears and blew a kiss to his ex-girlfriend, who was crying in the public gallery. The court sentenced him to eight weeks in prison, imposed a £154 victim surcharge, and banned him from owning any animals for five years, a ban that will expire in May 2029.