Essex police uncover a horrific case of alleged animal abuse and fraud in Crays Hill property
A man has been charged with animal cruelty following a shocking discovery of 37 dead dogs at a property in Crays Hill, Billericay, Essex.
The 25-year-old suspect, named as Ovaeed Rahman, was arrested after a raid conducted by Essex Police, the RSPCA, and Basildon Council on Tuesday, 13 May.
20 Surviving Dogs Rescued
Alongside the remains of the dogs, officers also found around 20 %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% dogs at the property. These animals are currently being cared for, and efforts are ongoing to trace their last-known owners, according to %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%.
Charges and Court Appearance
Rahman, of Hope Road, Billericay, has been %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% with:
- Causing %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% suffering to a protected animal
- Three counts of fraud by false representation
- An offence under the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% Act 2006
He is due to appear at %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% today (Thursday, 15 May 2025).
A second man, also %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% of fraud and animal cruelty, has been conditionally bailed until July.
? Public Reaction and Appeal
Animal rights activists and local residents have expressed outrage %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%%, with many calling for tougher enforcement of animal welfare laws.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact Essex Police or report anonymously via %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%% on 0800 555 111.
