A Bradford man is due to be sentenced in court next week for causing unnecessary suffering to a dog.

Kieran Luke Routh, 30, of Radnor Street, Bradford will appear at Bradford And Keighley Magistrates Court on Monday, September 30, after he was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to an Akita dog.

Following the hearing last month, Routh was convicted of causing unnecessary harm to the dog, by a failing to act and treat its leg sores, maintain its grooming, safe living environment, suitable vet treatment during a court case on August 10, 2021.

The offence took place on June 1 2020, and Routh pleaded not guilty on March 12 this year