Man charged over death of dog during alleged Hartlepool aggravated burglary

By Gavin Ledwith
Published 25th Sep 2023, 16:06 BST
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A man has been charged in connection with the death of a dog during a suspected aggravated burglary.

Watson Foster is accused of committing the alleged offences in Leamington Parade, Hartlepool, on June 27.

He is said to have stolen an unknown amount of cash from the property while possessing a machete.

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Teesside Magistrates’ Court records also state that he is charged with causing criminal damage by destroying a dog “without lawful excuse”.

A police cordon in Leamington Parade, Hartlepool, following reports of an aggravated burglary on June 27.A police cordon in Leamington Parade, Hartlepool, following reports of an aggravated burglary on June 27.
A police cordon in Leamington Parade, Hartlepool, following reports of an aggravated burglary on June 27.

Police said at the time that the pet was “badly injured and had to be euthanized as a result”.

Foster is additionally accused of assaulting a female on August 19.

Foster, 28, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody until Friday, October 20, when he will appear at Teesside Crown Court.

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Two other men, aged 26 and 34, were bailed earlier this year after they were quizzed in connection with the Leamington Parade investigation as well as aggravated burglaries on the same date in Miers Avenue, Amberton Road and Hazel Grove.