LUKE HODGSON FROM KINGSTON UPON HULL SENTENCED FOR DOG KILLING AND VIOLENCE

In a disturbing case that has shocked the Kingston upon Hull community, Luke Hodgson, a man with a troubling history of violence, was convicted of heinous acts involving animal cruelty and assault. Born around 1996 and residing at Nicholson Street, Hull HU5 1EY as of November 2019, Hodgson was found guilty of suffocating a dog as part of a broader pattern of domestic violence.

Hodgson, who originally hails from Radcliffe in Bury, Greater Manchester, but has more recently been based in West Hull, has accumulated multiple convictions over the years. His criminal record includes threatening behavior with a bladed weapon, racially aggravated public order offenses, violence against individuals, and possession of an imitation firearm. His history of aggressive conduct extends to violence against women and even emergency workers, highlighting a pattern of dangerous and unpredictable behavior.

The incident that led to Hodgson’s conviction involved the tragic death of a terrier, which he suffocated in what authorities described as a campaign of domestic violence. The court heard that Hodgson also physically assaulted a woman, grabbing her by the throat and beating her, actions that instilled fear for her safety. Magistrates emphasized the severity of the case, noting that the killing of the animal and the threat of serious injury to the complainant made the offense particularly grave.

Previously, Hodgson, who was then residing on Berkshire Street in east Hull, had been subject to a restraining order that prohibited him from contacting the woman involved until October 15, 2020. Despite this legal restriction, his violent tendencies persisted.

Following his conviction, Hodgson was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison and ordered to pay a surcharge of £115. Additionally, he received a ten-year ban on keeping animals, reflecting the court’s concern over his capacity for harm. The case was covered extensively by HullLive in November 2019, which reported that Hodgson had been jailed again, this time for a period of 12 months. This subsequent sentence was handed down after he admitted to three counts of common assault, possession of a bladed article, and assaulting an emergency worker.

During the sentencing hearing, Hodgson’s legal representative highlighted that his client suffers from underlying mental health issues, which may have contributed to his violent behavior. Nonetheless, the court’s decision underscored the seriousness of his actions and the ongoing threat he poses to the community.