As a result of the operation, 94 dogs were taken from the premises into the care of the RSPCA and the breeders were given a winding-up order on October 22 to close down.
Three women and two men deny a string of charges including an allegation relating to 84 dogs.
They are:
Amy Allen, 36, of Jericho Road, Balderton
Bridgett Donna Dickens, 56, of The Dairies, The Clays, Brant Broughton
Peter William Dickens, 61, of Arch House, The Dairies, The Clays, Brant Broughton
Edward Robert Swindells, 44, of Arch Cottage, The Dairies, The Clays in Brant Broughton
June Marie Swindells, 77.
All five defendants today appeared at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court for a case management hearing.
District Judge Peter Veits adjourned the case for a further pre-trial hearing on January 16 next year
The trial is expected to last at least four weeks and the date will be fixed at the next hearing.
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Police are investigating an unexplained death in the Waddingham village area near Gainsborough and Hemswell Cliff.
Emergency services were called to a house in Clay Lane, Waddingham just before 6:30pm on Thursday (30 June) following reports of a female being injured in the property.
Upon arrival, a woman believed to be in her 60s, was found injured and confirmed deceased at the property.
Her death is currently being treated as unexplained and investigations are ongoing.
We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a fail to stop in Welton, Lincoln.
It’s believed a black or grey 4×4 or SUV vehicle collided with a silver Mini Cooper that was parked along Cliff Road. The incident was reported just after 3pm today.
If you witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage available, please get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 275 of 1st July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 275 of 1st July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
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