The case of a Lurgan man accused of leaving two dogs to starve to death in crates has been further adjourned due to outstanding evidence.
The case of Timothy Beggs, with an address in Sloanhill Court, appeared before Craigavon Magistrates’ Court for review on Friday (November 13).
Forty-sevenyear-old Beggs is currently facing a charge of causing unnecessary suffering to animals and abandoning an animal on August 7, 2026.
The prosecution advised the court, by way of an update, that an email had been sent to the investigation officer in relation to an outstanding Domestic Incident Report (DIR).
District Judge Michael Ranaghan asked when the email had been sent and the prosecution advised it was sent two days prior to the hearing.
The case had previously appeared on October 7, with the same update and so Judge Ranaghan stated, “We can hardly blame the investigating officer. It seems there’s been a bit of inactivity, shall we say, for somewhere in the region of 20 to 25 days.”
The judge agreed to adjourn the case for one further week to allow the investigation officer to respond.
The prosecution were also advised to send a follow up email.
The case will return for further review on November 20.
