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Three men face charges relating to animal welfare offences

Friday, 21 March 2025 16:18

Three men have been summoned to court to face animal welfare charges.

Following an investigation by Cheshire Police, the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised for:

Peter Jones, 66, of Birds Lane in Bunbury

John Simpson, 61, of Huxley Lane in Chester

David Woolley, 67, of Hatton Hall Lane in Chester

...to be charged with duty of person responsible for animal to ensure welfare - Animal Welfare Act 2006.

The charges relate to an incident which occurred on Saturday 9nd November 2024, that involved concerns over animal welfare near Tarporley.

The men are due to stand trial at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Monday 8th September.

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