A Tunisian diplomat’s son avoids jail time for beating his puppy in the U.K., the Daily Mail reports.
Mohammed Abou-Sabaa was caught on tape striking his Labrador Poppy 20 times.
Despite his actions being recorded, British magistrates imposed a two-year suspended prison sentence and banned him from keeping animals for four years.
Abou-Sabaa claims the unprovoked attack happened because he was “having a bad day” after learning he was turned down for a job, according to the paper.
“It was a despicable act. I was incensed when I saw the video – it just went on and on,” RSPCA inspector Paul Heaton told the Daily Mail.
Poppy has made a full recovery and is currently being looked after by the RSPCA.
