22-year-old WC man accused of bestiality remanded in police custody
SPCA regional manager Cheri Cooke says the animal is being treated by a vet.
A 22-year-old man from the Western Cape has been arrested and remanded in police custody after being accused of bestiality, according to prosecutors. The suspect, who was previously out on warning for allegedly abusing a dog in June, failed to appear in court on Monday and was subsequently arrested on Friday. Caeser Cooke, regional manager of the Garden Route Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), stated that the animal involved in the new alleged incident is receiving treatment from a veterinarian.
Cooke emphasized that the treatment of animals in both cases was "horrific" and that the SPCA's inspectorate team is collaborating with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to pursue the strongest possible sentence. She urged the public to report any suspected animal abuse, stating that the animals cannot defend themselves and rely on the public to act on their behalf.
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