Otherwise, you find me in agreement. Cruelty to animals is an indicator of general ‘scumbagness’.

Is the intention of the main item to highlight inept reporting, in which case I agree, or to suggest that animals do not suffer appalling cruelty, in which case we are moving into much more contentious territory?

Remember any amateur psychologist will tell you that animal torture amongst youngsters is an extremely worrying indicator of future antisocial behaviour (see Ian Brady, et al)

And pagar, wee bone to pick with you regarding your perpetuation of a nasty smear about me, you’d do well to email me so we can clear this up.

All the story demonstrates is that people with learning difficulties might not always be reliable witnesses.

Red card. Disablist comment.

Apparently she’d be brown.

By contrast the articles above are trivial at worst. ‘Kicked to death by Muslims’ might be worth a comment.

All the story demonstrates is that people with learning difficulties might not always be reliable witnesses.

“An RSPCA spokeswoman said the charity had been informed of the ending of the investigation.

“She said the first vet consulted had told the RSPCA that the dog’s condition was consistent with the account given by the puppy’s owners of the attack.

“She said anyone with more information or any witnesses should contact the RSPCA.”

Not quite a damning indictment of tabloid journalism, is it?