Thugs scatter spiked apples across Rottingdean paddock (From The Argus)
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Thugs scatter spiked apples across Rottingdean paddock
10:30am Monday 20th September 2010 in News By Rebecca Evans
SPIKED: Some of the apples found with nails driven into them
Sick yobs pushed pins and screws into apples and then scattered them across a paddock full of horses.
Horrified horse owners face a heartbreaking 48-hour wait to see if their animals will survive the attack after a number ate the spiked fruit.
Police are investigating after more than 15 of the apples were discovered in the field next to Rottingdean Riding Stables, in Chailey Avenue, Rottingdean.
Dressmaker pins and two-inch screws and nails had been meticulously pushed into the apples, which were small enough for the horses to eat whole.
Sarah Williams, owner of five of the nine horses kept there, described the attack as “sick”.
The horses’ owners fear the sharp points could cause internal injuries. They say even if they operated on them, they may not survive.
Sussex Police is carrying out house to house enquiries around the field off Whiteways Lane.
The RSPCA has called for people to contact police to help them catch the “spiteful culprits”.
Read the full story in today's Argus.
Comments(50)
Hyram 77
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10:47am Mon 20 Sep 10
The unfortunate things is, even if the culprits are caught and proven guilty they will be given community service!
My advice, set up CCTV to prevent future attacks.
Mr Bluesky
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11:10am Mon 20 Sep 10
Angryoldman wrote:Sadly the real world isn't like CSI. The chances of there being any DNA on them is utterly remote.
I hope the police are looking for DNA on these apples. I hope they find these vile people and lock them up.
Unless there were witnesses (or they brag out it) this idiot/idiots will get away with it.
Mr Bluesky
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11:10am Mon 20 Sep 10
Angryoldman wrote:Sadly the real world isn't like CSI. The chances of there being any DNA on them is utterly remote.
I hope the police are looking for DNA on these apples. I hope they find these vile people and lock them up.
Unless there were witnesses (or they brag out it) this idiot/idiots will get away with it.
Lil
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11:21am Mon 20 Sep 10
BlackRocker
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12:24pm Mon 20 Sep 10
tombraider59
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12:25pm Mon 20 Sep 10
Lil wrote:I agree, I have no idea what goes on the minds of some people. They really are very nasty indeed.
The culprits are sick in the head, definitely mentally ill.
Granny
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12:59pm Mon 20 Sep 10
BertDoncaster
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1:15pm Mon 20 Sep 10
left UK
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1:26pm Mon 20 Sep 10
BertDoncaster wrote:you must go to church as well ? I eat meet but still think lock the little SH*TS up for a long time. Do you think people who eat meet should be locked up ?
I hope all those posting on here about cruelty to animals are vegetarian, otherwise pots and kettles spring to mind.
tamwilks1
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1:39pm Mon 20 Sep 10
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CharlieOscar
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1:39pm Mon 20 Sep 10
Barney1234
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1:50pm Mon 20 Sep 10
kugs
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2:04pm Mon 20 Sep 10
Barney1234 wrote:Yob is a synonym for bully: a cruel and brutal fellow. Age is unrelated.
How do they know they are yobs? Blame the youth, easy way out! Poor reporting if you ask me.
Barney1234
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2:09pm Mon 20 Sep 10
kugs wrote:I don't think so:
Barney1234 wrote: How do they know they are yobs? Blame the youth, easy way out! Poor reporting if you ask me.Yob is a synonym for bully: a cruel and brutal fellow. Age is unrelated.
http://dictionary.ca
mbridge.org/dictiona
ry/british/yob
Mr Bluesky
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2:27pm Mon 20 Sep 10
Whoever they are, and however many there may have been, I hope he/she/they are caught.
BertDoncaster
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3:02pm Mon 20 Sep 10
left UK wrote:No, but I think people who eat "meet" are cruel, as are the persons who put the metal in the apples.
BertDoncaster wrote: I hope all those posting on here about cruelty to animals are vegetarian, otherwise pots and kettles spring to mind.you must go to church as well ? I eat meet but still think lock the little SH*TS up for a long time. Do you think people who eat meet should be locked up ?
Morpheus
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3:23pm Mon 20 Sep 10
We have it too easy in the West and things will have to change, preferably through our own actions, but I suspect it will be because other countries who have different standards will slowly turn us into a third world country which will force us to change our priorities.
It shows a compelte lack of leadership and morals. The church in Britain has lost the authority that it had, and our politicians are incapable of setting standards for anybody.
left UK
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3:43pm Mon 20 Sep 10
BertDoncaster wrote:It's not a crime or a sin to eat "MEAT" as far as I know, so how can people who eat meat be classed like this scum ?
left UK wrote:No, but I think people who eat "meet" are cruel, as are the persons who put the metal in the apples.BertDoncaster wrote: I hope all those posting on here about cruelty to animals are vegetarian, otherwise pots and kettles spring to mind.you must go to church as well ? I eat meet but still think lock the little SH*TS up for a long time. Do you think people who eat meet should be locked up ?
Do you have any friends who eat meat? Or indeed any friends at all ?
You should TRY and get a life !
BertDoncaster
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4:01pm Mon 20 Sep 10
sussexgirl123
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4:08pm Mon 20 Sep 10
BertDoncaster
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4:13pm Mon 20 Sep 10
sussexgirl123 wrote:I think the behaviour is horrible, doesn't make my other points any less valid. I also think using words like scum is horrible, suggesting people "get a life" is horrible, and suggesting that the culprits should be made to eat the same is the most repulsive thing I've read in this story and the responces to it.
Why would anyone do such a thing it makes me feel so sick. ......... leftuk you shouldn't argue with BertDoncaster because he has nothing better to do than argue rather than think about how awful the crime is.
Grumpygit
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4:17pm Mon 20 Sep 10
This, or these individuals obviously need help and counseling. Social workers should cuddle these folk and convince them that they are useful members of society and it’s everyone else’s fault they are like they are. After the pink and fluffy brigade have tried and failed then they should be fed to the pigs, a splendid punishment for these psychopaths
sussexgirl123
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4:18pm Mon 20 Sep 10
BertDoncaster
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4:21pm Mon 20 Sep 10
sussexgirl123 wrote:Fair do. Peace x
I agree with you that it is vile and I agree with your point about things that are said but please don't acuse all people of who eat meat cruel because I am not I love animals and I love people - there is no way of dressing it up what these people have done is beyond my comprehension. Just makes me so sad.
rubymurray34
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4:24pm Mon 20 Sep 10
ssilkystone
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5:08pm Mon 20 Sep 10
She-Ra, Princess Of Power
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5:11pm Mon 20 Sep 10
BertDoncaster - just because some of us enjoy eating meat doesn't mean we condone deliberate cruelty to animals. I understand your point, really I do, but credit us with some compassion and don't tar us all with the same eco-aware ethically sourced fairtrade brush eh ;)
johnmil
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5:19pm Mon 20 Sep 10
Think about this... If any of you who talk about pot, kettle and black, etc, have a pet dog, for example, how would you feel if someone put pins in his/her dog food???
Horses kept for riding and other pets are very different subjects to meat farming for consumption. That is how it is and how it has been for thousands of years.
alyn, southwick
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5:22pm Mon 20 Sep 10
BertDoncaster wrote:err - BertDoncaster calling people cruel is insultying so you did insult meat eaters because you disagree with them.
Yes I have friends who eat meat, but they're not getting all moral about animal rights, or getting all reactionary using words like scum. I have a life thanks, it allows me to not unsult people just because I disagree with them.
now who's the hypocrite
left UK
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5:30pm Mon 20 Sep 10
BertDoncaster wrote:Is that peace to all who eat meat ? and I agree with you SCUM is not a nice thing to call anyone, but what would you call them? an asset to the UK ?
sussexgirl123 wrote: I agree with you that it is vile and I agree with your point about things that are said but please don't acuse all people of who eat meat cruel because I am not I love animals and I love people - there is no way of dressing it up what these people have done is beyond my comprehension. Just makes me so sad.Fair do. Peace x
Randsta
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6:08pm Mon 20 Sep 10
Ballroom Blitz
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7:25pm Mon 20 Sep 10
Jimthefirst
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7:53pm Mon 20 Sep 10
rubymurray34
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8:30pm Mon 20 Sep 10
Jimthefirst wrote:Good point, maybe we brits should consume other cheaper cuts of meat rather than just the choice cuts with the rest of the animal going to waste or being exported. I understand we used to many years ago when meat was scarce or much more expensive or rationed, we're very wasteful with our food in general with a third of what we buy ending up in the bin. Also, I haven't got a problem with vegetarians, I just couldn't eat a whole one!!
Animals have been the main part of our diet since time began,if you dont like meat fine but you are in a tiny minority,the high cost of meat is leading some to find an alternative but they are never going to forget a steak,chop or a curry, also what are we going to do with cattle and sheep if we dont eat them?
KeefyH44
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9:42pm Mon 20 Sep 10
BertDoncaster wrote:What other epithet would you like to be used then? Before I retired, I used to tell my friends at work that people like this should be swept into a pile and set fire to. They laughed then thinking thatI was joking but after I told them just what these creatures are like under the skin, they came to agree with me. I haven't changed my opinion. I have unfortunately, throughout my reasonably long life, been exposed to more of these sort of people than I cared to. They grow into adults with just the same lack of humanity. They are parasites who cannot be classified as human because there is no spark of humanity in them. They SHOULD be put down. Just what do you think motivated those people who committed so many atrocities during the last world war? They just aren't wired right and no more are the people who did this!!
sussexgirl123 wrote:I think the behaviour is horrible, doesn't make my other points any less valid. I also think using words like scum is horrible, suggesting people "get a life" is horrible, and suggesting that the culprits should be made to eat the same is the most repulsive thing I've read in this story and the responces to it.
Why would anyone do such a thing it makes me feel so sick. ......... leftuk you shouldn't argue with BertDoncaster because he has nothing better to do than argue rather than think about how awful the crime is.
left UK
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1:00am Tue 21 Sep 10
KeefyH44 wrote:good point, and BERT, so many people don't think like you I am happy to say.
BertDoncaster wrote:What other epithet would you like to be used then? Before I retired, I used to tell my friends at work that people like this should be swept into a pile and set fire to. They laughed then thinking thatI was joking but after I told them just what these creatures are like under the skin, they came to agree with me. I haven't changed my opinion. I have unfortunately, throughout my reasonably long life, been exposed to more of these sort of people than I cared to. They grow into adults with just the same lack of humanity. They are parasites who cannot be classified as human because there is no spark of humanity in them. They SHOULD be put down. Just what do you think motivated those people who committed so many atrocities during the last world war? They just aren't wired right and no more are the people who did this!!sussexgirl123 wrote: Why would anyone do such a thing it makes me feel so sick. ......... leftuk you shouldn't argue with BertDoncaster because he has nothing better to do than argue rather than think about how awful the crime is.I think the behaviour is horrible, doesn't make my other points any less valid. I also think using words like scum is horrible, suggesting people "get a life" is horrible, and suggesting that the culprits should be made to eat the same is the most repulsive thing I've read in this story and the responces to it.
Some people need to get a life , and some should look at the real life, I rest my case...
You should say SORRY to ALL meat eaters, as you effend most of us.
?, do you eat fish, if not I could make you food that you would love WITH NO MEAT. I eat meat maybe 2 to 3 times a week but I like it. However I would not kill an animal for no reson.
left UK
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1:01am Tue 21 Sep 10
KeefyH44 wrote:good point, and BERT, so many people don't think like you I am happy to say.
BertDoncaster wrote:What other epithet would you like to be used then? Before I retired, I used to tell my friends at work that people like this should be swept into a pile and set fire to. They laughed then thinking thatI was joking but after I told them just what these creatures are like under the skin, they came to agree with me. I haven't changed my opinion. I have unfortunately, throughout my reasonably long life, been exposed to more of these sort of people than I cared to. They grow into adults with just the same lack of humanity. They are parasites who cannot be classified as human because there is no spark of humanity in them. They SHOULD be put down. Just what do you think motivated those people who committed so many atrocities during the last world war? They just aren't wired right and no more are the people who did this!!sussexgirl123 wrote: Why would anyone do such a thing it makes me feel so sick. ......... leftuk you shouldn't argue with BertDoncaster because he has nothing better to do than argue rather than think about how awful the crime is.I think the behaviour is horrible, doesn't make my other points any less valid. I also think using words like scum is horrible, suggesting people "get a life" is horrible, and suggesting that the culprits should be made to eat the same is the most repulsive thing I've read in this story and the responces to it.
Some people need to get a life , and some should look at the real life, I rest my case...
You should say SORRY to ALL meat eaters, as you effend most of us.
?, do you eat fish, if not I could make you food that you would love WITH NO MEAT. I eat meat maybe 2 to 3 times a week but I like it. However I would not kill an animal for no reson.
One more angle
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3:47am Tue 21 Sep 10
BertDoncaster wrote:How so? I eat meat and am not cruel. Try telling that to lions, tigers and other similar creatures that eat nothing but meat. I wonder how easy it would be to persuade them to become vegitarian. Are they cruel, of course not, eating meat is part of life and if it wasn't for early man eating cooked meat we probably wouldn't have evolved to be as intelligent as we are now. I openly detest animal cruelty, I believe that no animal should have the burden of an uncomfortable or painful life cast upon them by humans, but what part of humanely killing them and eating them is cruel? We need meat in our diet to sustain a healthy life, fact. Anyway, on another point, does anyone here have sufficient knowledge to tell me whether or not fingerprints could be found on an apple skin? It seems smooth, waxy and shiny enough to sustain a finger print. Could it be possible?
left UK wrote:No, but I think people who eat "meet" are cruel, as are the persons who put the metal in the apples.
BertDoncaster wrote: I hope all those posting on here about cruelty to animals are vegetarian, otherwise pots and kettles spring to mind.you must go to church as well ? I eat meet but still think lock the little SH*TS up for a long time. Do you think people who eat meet should be locked up ?
Ballroom Blitz
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8:55am Tue 21 Sep 10
This article is about horses that someone has deliberately tried to harm - absolutely nothing at all do to with whether people should or should not eat meat.
Try and stay on topic, rather than use this as a platform to air your illogical prejudices.
KeefyH44
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8:56am Tue 21 Sep 10
One more angle wrote:I'd agree with that. Can't see any reason for the police labs not being able to lift at least one useable print. Maybe they should bring back the stocks for vile crimes such as this. I'm disabled and agoraphobic but I'd travel to the other end of the country to mete out summary justice to the inhuman sh*t who did this!
BertDoncaster wrote:How so? I eat meat and am not cruel. Try telling that to lions, tigers and other similar creatures that eat nothing but meat. I wonder how easy it would be to persuade them to become vegitarian. Are they cruel, of course not, eating meat is part of life and if it wasn't for early man eating cooked meat we probably wouldn't have evolved to be as intelligent as we are now. I openly detest animal cruelty, I believe that no animal should have the burden of an uncomfortable or painful life cast upon them by humans, but what part of humanely killing them and eating them is cruel? We need meat in our diet to sustain a healthy life, fact. Anyway, on another point, does anyone here have sufficient knowledge to tell me whether or not fingerprints could be found on an apple skin? It seems smooth, waxy and shiny enough to sustain a finger print. Could it be possible?
left UK wrote:No, but I think people who eat "meet" are cruel, as are the persons who put the metal in the apples.
BertDoncaster wrote: I hope all those posting on here about cruelty to animals are vegetarian, otherwise pots and kettles spring to mind.you must go to church as well ? I eat meet but still think lock the little SH*TS up for a long time. Do you think people who eat meet should be locked up ?
vulcan sc
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9:59am Tue 21 Sep 10
Perhaps its about time vegetables came with a warning...ie excessive vegetable consumption will make you extremely boring.
KeefyH44
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10:55am Tue 21 Sep 10
vulcan sc wrote:Can't see what vegetariansm has to do with this anyway!!!! Totally irrelevant.
Why are most muesli munchers so predictable and pious. Is this urge for tiresome preaching some sort of automatic default setting that happens when the human body is deprived of meat?
Perhaps its about time vegetables came with a warning...ie excessive vegetable consumption will make you extremely boring.
puddingandpi
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5:33pm Tue 21 Sep 10
However, all that aside, if I find the idiot that's done this I'll stick pineapples up his (& I say His) ar$e!
KeefyH44
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5:38pm Tue 21 Sep 10
KeefyH44
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5:41pm Tue 21 Sep 10
BertDoncaster
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10:47pm Tue 21 Sep 10
KeefyH44
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11:14am Wed 22 Sep 10
BertDoncaster wrote:This thread is ABOUT the horses NOT about vegetarianism! I believe in live and let live, do unto others as you would be done by. Obviously not in your lexicon!
This thread says more about your intolerance of vegetarianism than your "love" of horses.
ssilkystone
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2:55pm Wed 22 Sep 10
KeefyH44 wrote:I trust youra christian then, turn the other cheek and all that !!!
One more angle wrote:I'd agree with that. Can't see any reason for the police labs not being able to lift at least one useable print. Maybe they should bring back the stocks for vile crimes such as this. I'm disabled and agoraphobic but I'd travel to the other end of the country to mete out summary justice to the inhuman sh*t who did this!BertDoncaster wrote:How so? I eat meat and am not cruel. Try telling that to lions, tigers and other similar creatures that eat nothing but meat. I wonder how easy it would be to persuade them to become vegitarian. Are they cruel, of course not, eating meat is part of life and if it wasn't for early man eating cooked meat we probably wouldn't have evolved to be as intelligent as we are now. I openly detest animal cruelty, I believe that no animal should have the burden of an uncomfortable or painful life cast upon them by humans, but what part of humanely killing them and eating them is cruel? We need meat in our diet to sustain a healthy life, fact. Anyway, on another point, does anyone here have sufficient knowledge to tell me whether or not fingerprints could be found on an apple skin? It seems smooth, waxy and shiny enough to sustain a finger print. Could it be possible?left UK wrote:No, but I think people who eat "meet" are cruel, as are the persons who put the metal in the apples.BertDoncaster wrote: I hope all those posting on here about cruelty to animals are vegetarian, otherwise pots and kettles spring to mind.you must go to church as well ? I eat meet but still think lock the little SH*TS up for a long time. Do you think people who eat meet should be locked up ?
KeefyH44
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3:57pm Wed 22 Sep 10
ssilkystone wrote:Me a christian! Naaah! Might believe in christian values but I'm an atheist. Religion is the last refuge of the desperate. How can anyone believe in a deity when there are things like this occurring! Turn the other cheek and they'll rob you of what they didn't take the first time around! Lived too long to be that gullible.
KeefyH44 wrote:I trust youra christian then, turn the other cheek and all that !!!
One more angle wrote:I'd agree with that. Can't see any reason for the police labs not being able to lift at least one useable print. Maybe they should bring back the stocks for vile crimes such as this. I'm disabled and agoraphobic but I'd travel to the other end of the country to mete out summary justice to the inhuman sh*t who did this!BertDoncaster wrote:How so? I eat meat and am not cruel. Try telling that to lions, tigers and other similar creatures that eat nothing but meat. I wonder how easy it would be to persuade them to become vegitarian. Are they cruel, of course not, eating meat is part of life and if it wasn't for early man eating cooked meat we probably wouldn't have evolved to be as intelligent as we are now. I openly detest animal cruelty, I believe that no animal should have the burden of an uncomfortable or painful life cast upon them by humans, but what part of humanely killing them and eating them is cruel? We need meat in our diet to sustain a healthy life, fact. Anyway, on another point, does anyone here have sufficient knowledge to tell me whether or not fingerprints could be found on an apple skin? It seems smooth, waxy and shiny enough to sustain a finger print. Could it be possible?left UK wrote:No, but I think people who eat "meet" are cruel, as are the persons who put the metal in the apples.BertDoncaster wrote: I hope all those posting on here about cruelty to animals are vegetarian, otherwise pots and kettles spring to mind.you must go to church as well ? I eat meet but still think lock the little SH*TS up for a long time. Do you think people who eat meet should be locked up ?
Angryoldman says...
10:41am Mon 20 Sep 10
I hope they find these vile people and lock them up.