Are The Police Too Satisfied Too Easily...?

The arrests follow an initial statement from Lancashire Police in which the force suggested no criminal offence had been committed.

'After viewing the footage, we believe this happened some time ago and that the cat was already dead at the time of the incident,' Lancashire Police said on Facebook.

'While distasteful and obviously upsetting to view we are satisfied no criminal offence has been committed.'

Yeah, that's what police said about Huw Edwards at first... 

The initial statement was, however, followed up with a subsequently deleted post, claiming the force had 'conducted further enquiries' and that an investigation would be underway.

Oh? Why the change of heart? 

'We can confirm, having reviewed the footage and conducted further enquiries, an investigation is underway and we will be speaking to a man in due course in connection with animal cruelty offences,' the police force said.

Which would indicate either the cat wasn't dead, or further footage of other acts this charming individual has been involved in have come to light. It's amazing what you find when you bother to do your job instead of giving people the brush off, eh? 

Because if you don't do your job, you might find others do it for you...

'We are aware some people have targeted those shown in the video and their families and subjected them to threats and anti-social behaviour,' the force said.

'We would remind people any criminal behaviour will be dealt with robustly. Thank you for your continued support and we will update you in due course.'

Then deal with it. Before it leads to the inevitable.  

The Illusion Of Safety...

Kay Early was repeatedly punched and kicked until she was almost unconscious when a man attacked her as she walked her dog in Alexandra Park in Hastings, in June last year.

The 33-year-old suffered significant head injuries, cuts and bruises all over her body and has experienced Post Traumatic Stress Disorder following the assault, which happened in daylight.

And the police caught the alleged perpetrator, for once. But... 

Claire Noble, Kay's best friend since childhood, said: "About three weeks ago the investigation into her case was dropped and we were told there was not enough evidence to take it to court.

"Police said had there been appropriate CCTV footage, that would have strengthened the case."

As well as the fact there are various incidents of aggression and harassment, there are no security measures in our local park to protect people."

Even if they installed some, where would be that 'protection' that you say need? CCTV is being asked for by the police to make their job easier after the fact! 

Claire launched an online petition calling for CCTV and lighting in the park on an "Indigo Path". The path would run through the entire length of the park, be well lit after dark and fully monitored by CCTV at all times.

Claire said: "We want a safe route through areas which are otherwise difficult to police. "It's not just about catching people, it's about prevention."

How would the presence of CCTV have deterred the nutter who attacked her?