Appeal: Help Bring Perpetrators of Animal Cruelty Video to Justice [Updated]

Tue, 2019-04-09

Inquiries continue regarding the appalling video circulating on social media of a young man being incited to carry out acts of cruelty on lambs in Sandys parish, in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

The Bermuda Police Service is taking the matter extremely seriously and efforts are ongoing to bring the individual being filmed committing the offence into custody – as well as to track down the individual behind the camera.

The public should be aware that cruelty to animals is an offence under the Care and Protection of Animals Act 1975, which carries penalties of up to 12 months in prison and/or fines.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident, knows the identity of the individuals involved or has relevant information is urged to call Constable Melvin Best directly on 717-2385 or via the Somerset Police Station on 234-1010.

Update: A 19 year old man and a 16 year old boy (since confirmed to be 17 years old) have been arrested this afternoon (April 9th) in connection with the appalling video circulating on social media showing acts of cruelty carried out on lambs in Sandys parish. Both remain in police custody at this time.

The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance so far and continue to appeal for persons with relevant information to come forward, as additional individuals are being sought regarding this matter.

Inquiries continue and anyone who may have witnessed this incident or knows the identity of the individuals involved is urged to call Constable Melvin Best directly on 717-2385 or via the Somerset Police Station on 234-1010.