Tourists convicted of dumping dog in Weymouth

Two holidaymakers who were caught on CCTV dumping a dog in Dorset have been convicted under animal cruelty laws.

The dog – originally called Brandy but later renamed Ginger – was filmed in Weymouth sitting on grassland as a car was driven away in September.

Michael Hartley, 54, of Daisy Meadow, Preston, pleaded guilty at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court. Jennifer Hadfield, 56, of Briary Court, was found guilty — via redwolf.newsvine.com