🚨BLANE HILL and MIA SHEPHERDSON
🌍MORRIS GREEN, BOLTON
KNOW THEIR FACE
🚨 Couple Banned from Keeping Cats After Tabby Left with Fractured Pelvis.
A young couple from Morris Green, Bolton, have been banned from keeping cats for five years after leaving their pet tabby in severe pain with a fractured and dislocated pelvis.
Blane Hill, 23, and Mia Shepherdson, 21, of Bolton (BL3), admitted animal welfare offences following an RSPCA investigation into the condition of their cat, Buttons.
RSPCA Inspector Jess Pierce attended the address after receiving a report that a “paralysed” tabby cat at the property had not received veterinary care. During her initial visit, Hill and Shepherdson denied owning any cats.
On a subsequent visit, they showed the inspector a different cat and continued to deny having a tabby, claiming the reports to the RSPCA were malicious. However, a later visit carried out with a police warrant confirmed that Buttons was inside the home.
In evidence presented to the court, Inspector Pierce described finding the male tabby and white cat lying on a cat tree under a blanket. She said he appeared reluctant to move and cried out when picked up. When placed into a carrier, he flopped down and did not attempt to stand.
Shepherdson told the inspector that Buttons had bitten Hill before running onto a bed and jumping out of a window.
Buttons was seized and transported to the RSPCA Greater Manchester Animal Hospital, where he was diagnosed with a dislocated and fractured pelvis, along with bruising around his mouth. Radiographs confirmed injuries consistent with a fall from height.
Veterinary staff reported that Buttons was visibly in severe pain on admission. He was crying out, struggling to walk and required immediate pain relief. Examination had to be paused due to the level of discomfort, and multiple medications were needed to manage his pain. He remained under close observation for 23 days and underwent major surgery to insert pins into his hip.
A vet told the court that regardless of how the fall occurred, any reasonable owner would have recognised the severity of the injuries and sought immediate veterinary attention.
After discharge from hospital, Buttons was placed in foster care with the RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch, where he continued to receive ongoing treatment and monitoring. However, in mid-March 2025, he developed severe and unmanageable nerve pain. Following veterinary assessment, the decision was made to humanely euthanise him to prevent further suffering.
Inspector Pierce described the case as deeply distressing, stating that earlier honesty from the owners could have led to faster intervention. She expressed gratitude to veterinary staff and foster carers who provided Buttons with care and comfort during his final months.
During sentencing, the court heard mitigation that the defendants were young and expecting a child.
Hill was given a 12-month community order with 120 hours of unpaid work. Shepherdson received a 12-month community order with 10 days of rehabilitation activity, a £120 fine, and associated costs.
Both were disqualified from keeping cats for five years. The ban does not extend to other animals, meaning they are permitted to keep a French bulldog puppy.
Source Centre Stage for The Voiceless.
Lay in bed with the nephew and he says “Caroline, I hungry”. Best believe he got a slice of toast (one was for me), banana and milk 🥺
Then I realised I forgot to give him supper and the guilt was strong 😭
He’s now polished off his supper and is back to lying in bed ❤️
Walked (as well as some jogs/runs) over 10 mile on the treadmill in the last 3 days. Slowly trying to build my stamina which is hard when you’re a big gal🤣🤦🏼♀️
Consistency is key after all 🤷🏼♀️
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I still enjoy treats just in moderation now ❤️ I am far from healthy but I’m a lot healthier than what I was 🏃🏼♀️
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🚨 RETWEET FAR AND WIDE
🚨⚠️ YORKSHIRE RAPIST AT LARGE
I CANNOT FATHOM WHY HE WAS EVER GRANTED BAIL
CHRISTOPHER RAFFERTY, 39.
A Yorkshire rape suspect is wanted for breaching his court bail, witness intimidation and stalking offences.
Christopher Rafferty, 39, of Station Road, Doncaster has been charged with eight offences including rape, intentional strangulation, false imprisonment and assault in the Normanton.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "He was initially remanded into custody, then he was bailed by the courts with conditions".
Extensive enquiries have been ongoing to locate Rafferty before his trial at court.
"We believe he travels to Doncaster and could be in the South Yorkshire area."
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting crime reference 13260110111. Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Credit UK Database.
🚨⚠️ PAEDOPHILES JAILED FOR MULTIPLE OFFENCES AGAINST VERY YOUNG & MULTIPLE VICTIMS
❗KARL SHARPLES, 38
❗MARK WHITWORTH, 57
Two men from Greater Manchester have been jailed for child sex offences against five children.
Karl Sharples, 38, and Mark Whitworth, 57, have been jailed at Manchester Crown Court, after being found guilty of a total of 66 sexual offences against children as young as seven or eight.
Karl Sharples was jailed for 12 years, and Mark Whitworth was jailed for life, with a with a minimum term of 21 years. The Crown Prosecution Service successfully applied for sexual harm prevention orders for both men to prevent further offending.
Their catalogue of abuse included grooming, sexual assault and rape of their young victims.
Mark Andrew Whitworth (05/10/1968) is from Radcliffe, Bury. He was jailed for 54 offences:
-Rape x 3,
-Rape a Child under 13 x 6,
-Sexual Assault x 8,
-Sexual Assault a Child under 13 x 11,
-Assault by Penetration x 6,
-Assault by Penetration Child under 13 x 4
-Cause/Incite a Child to Engage in Sexual Activity x 4,
-Cause a Child under 13 to Engage in Sexual Activity x 4,
-Cause a Child to Watch a Sexual Act x 4,
-Engaging in Sexual Activity in the Presence of a Child x 4.
-Karl Sharples (04/05/1987) is from Atherton, Wigan. He was jailed for 12 offences:
-Rape x 1,
-Sexual Assault of a Child under 13 x 2,
-Sexual Assault x 7,
-Engaging in Sexual Activity in the Presence of a Child x 2.
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