James
Gray behind bars
Thursday 27th May 2010
James
Gray has added two months to his custodial sentence for breaking
his bail conditions after absconding from court.
Following his arrest on Wednesday 26th May 2010 Gray was
re-sentenced during a short hearing at Aylesbury Crown today, he
will now serve eight months in prison.
RSPCA chief inspector Rob Skinner said:
“I’m pleased the police tracked Gray down and that he is now
serving a sentence which reflects the severity of the cruelty
suffered by so many horses, ponies and donkeys.
“This investigation has been one of our biggest ever and has so
far cost the RSPCA more than £2.3million, including veterinary
treatment and care of the rescued horses. It is thanks to the
RSPCA’s hard work and expertise that this case has been
successfully brought to court.”
Police arrested Gray at 10.35am on Wednesday 26 May 2010 between
junctions 4a and 5 on the northbound carriageway of the M5 near
Bromsgrove during a random spot check.
Gray (46) absconded from Aylesbury Crown Court on Wednesday 12
May 2010 as both he and his family were hearing their appeal
against sentence for animal welfare offences.
After breaking to consider the sentences, the court reconvened
in the afternoon. It was then that court staff realised James
Gray was missing.
