Dumped sick pups ‘part of trade in pets’
Run-over PC backs Andy law
BATTLE Surviving puppies
THREE sick puppies found dumped in a box may have been victims of the pet trade, rescuers fear.
One of the spaniels, aged around eight weeks, died and it is “touch and go” if the others will survive.
The dogs were found by a cyclist in Rochford, Essex, on Saturday.
A vet discovered they had parvovirus, which causes vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration. It usually affects unvaccinated dogs under six months old.
The pups are now on fluids and medication.
RSPCA inspector Adam Jones said: “They have a Hungarian microchip so could have been imported to sell on but dumped when they became poorly.
“It would appear these pups are the victims of the cruel puppy trade.”
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Cole
A POLICEMAN run over on duty five days before the death of PC Andrew Harper is joining calls for tougher sentences.
PC Gareth Phillips, 43, suffered life-threatening pelvis injuries when car thief Mubashar Hussain, 29, drove into him.
He is backing an “Andrew’s Law”, which could lead to full life jail terms for those who kill emergency services workers.
Last month two of PC Harper’s killers were told they will only serve two thirds of their 13-year sentences in custody.
PC Phillips believes early release on licence should be axed for thugs who attack emergency workers. He said: “Sentences should be stronger
Officer Gareth Phillips than they are. We don’t go to work to get injured, we go to work to help people. To have some backing from the courts through sentencing would be a huge step forward.” PC Harper, 28, was dragged to his death last August as he tried to stop thieves fleeing with a stolen quad bike, after becoming entangled in straps attached to a getaway car.
Driver Henry Long, 19, was jailed 16 years while Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18, each got 13 for manslaughter. PC Harper’s family is also calling for tougher sentencing. PC Phillips was hit by a hijacked police BMW and Hussain was jailed for 12 years.
We don’t go to work to get hurt, we go to help people
PC GARETH PHILLIPS, RUN OVER ON DUTY
PC Phillips at scene