Thugs kicked my pet dog to death, says Leicester attack victim

“karinfall1955 - thank you. gtnewparks - yes, I'll call you cynical - and wrong.”

“call me cynical but something does seem dodgy about this”

“@bonytooth. Wouldn't describe myself as a doubter (see my earlier comment) I was simply pointing out to a previous poster veterinary help can be accessed 24/7 if needed. Also I still don't think young thugs would have been wise to tangle with Keval who I mistook for the dog walker. I hope there is cctv footage somewhere and that they are brought to justice although it probably wouldn't match the crime as magistrates' hands are tied.”

“Anyone who could kick an animal to death would have no compunction in doing the same to a child - they are defenceless in exactly the same way. The lack on empathy displayed by these morons means they are a danger to society and should be stopped NOW. My thoughts go out to the poor family, who would have thought that walking your dog in the early evening would lead to this. Scumbags, I know the police are over stretched but I hope they make every effort to find them, and when they do I hope they don't get put in front of some bleeding heart liberal who gives them a slap on the wrist. These people callously murdered this dog, and should be punished accordingly. RIP Giggs”

“It's so frustrating to read the ignorant comments from the doubters below. I know Dhiren because a very good friend of mine sold him the puppy that ended up kicked to death. "Dhiren doesn't look like the type to be tangled with". In the photo Dhiren, who was attacked, is in the background. He was walking the dog for his brother Keval, the bigger lad in the foreground. In any case, trying to judge how someone would handle three attackers on the basis of a photograph is ludicrous. "Accessing a vet after hours is never a problem". The emergency services, including the RSPCA, were called out, but the dog had been kicked and stamped on and was dead well before help arrived. I agree with gary241061, "Hope the police get theses thugs they need taking off the streets it could be a person next."”

“That's what I thought, but there were 3 of them. It seems an odd story to make up.”

“@saynotosocks. Accessing a vet after hours is never a problem. You simply phone your own vet and you are given an emergency number via a recorded message. Instant assistance, I have used this facility. I thought the story sounded strange I have to admit, Dhiren doesn't look like the type to be tangled with. Hopefully there will be some cctv evidence?”

“These people need to be taught a lesson - I agree with you Rajjan - WHEN they are caught they should be put away for as long as possible! It's a good job I wasn't there - else there would've been another person in custody now!! Kicking a defenceless animal is an abhorrent act and hopefully Leicestershire Police will find those responsible as soon as possible.”

“I would rather have had these 3 young scumbags kicked to death, words fail me....”

“Maybe if the punishments dished out actually fitted the crimes, scum like this would not feel free to walk around doing these kinds of things. The fact that it happened in broad daylight just shows the pathetic wimps that did it aren't even bothered about being caught!
RIP Giggs xxx”