The MP for Huddersfield has branded an ongoing case where a dog was allegedly left in the boot of a car in “extreme heat” for 48 hours as “deeply distressing”.
On Wednesday, 2 Sept, 21-year-old Aamad Ahmad appeared before Kirklees Magistrates’ Court charged with failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to an animal for which he was responsible on 11 August in Market Street, Paddock, Huddersfield.
The court heard that a German Shepherd dog was allegedly left in the boot of a car for 48 hours in “extreme heat” with no food, water and “no air flow.” The dog was examined by a vet, and a decision was later made to euthanise the animal, the court was told.
Now, MP for Huddersfield, Harpreet Uppal, has come forward after being “contacted” by concerned members of the public in her constituency.
In a statement published earlier today, Ms Uppal explained that she “understood the strength of feeling (the case) had generated” but warned it would be “inappropriate” to make a further comment while the trial continued.
Ms Uppal said: “Thank you to everyone who has contacted me about the deeply distressing case of dog cruelty in Huddersfield. I understand the strength of feeling this has generated.
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“As the case is due to be heard at Crown Court on 30 September, it would be inappropriate to comment on the details or any potential outcome while proceedings are ongoing.
However, I recognise how important animal welfare is and the need for allegations of cruelty to be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted in court.”
Ahmad, of The Triangle, Market Street, Paddock, entered a not guilty plea and is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 30 September.
