Man who used dogs to hunt and kill badgers jailed

Lewis Wray has been jailed for three years after using dogs to hunt and kill badgers and committing other animal cruelty offences. The case highlights the harm caused to the animals and the legal consequences of using dogs to hunt wildlife.

Wray, 38, admitted 11 offences and was banned from owning animals indefinitely. Co-defendant Jake McLay, 30, received a nine-month suspended sentence, a 12-year animal ownership ban and 250 hours of unpaid work. Seven dogs found at three Doncaster addresses had injuries including facial scars and missing fur; two puppies had also had their tails docked.