A man, 40, has been arrested for attacking a woman and stealing her pet, marking the first "dognapping" charge.

New law results in first ever pet abduction case.

October 10th 2024.

A man, 40, has been arrested for attacking a woman and stealing her pet, marking the first
On October 1, just before 9:30pm, the tranquility of Bells Lane in Cinderhill, Nottingham was shattered by the sound of emergency services rushing to the scene. The reason? A woman had been brutally attacked on the street and was in dire need of medical attention. But that wasn't the only shocking element of the incident.

As the investigation unfolded, it was revealed that the perpetrator, 40-year-old Julian Mead, was not only accused of attempting to murder the woman, but also of violating new laws against 'dognapping'. In fact, he was believed to be the first person to be charged under the recently implemented Pet Abduction Act.

The attack took place on Bells Lane, where the victim, a woman in her 40s, was found with serious injuries. She was immediately rushed to the hospital, where thankfully, her injuries were deemed non-life threatening. However, the ordeal was not over yet. It was later discovered that a dog had been taken from a nearby property.

Mead was brought before Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and was remanded into custody until his next appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on November 6. Detective Inspector Julian Eminson-Ferry, who is leading the investigation, expressed relief that a suspect had been charged and reassured the public that the investigation was far from over.

As for the stolen dog, its whereabouts still remain a mystery. The authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and help in the search for the missing pet. Hopefully, with the continued efforts of the investigation team, the dog will be safely returned to its rightful owner.

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