Two Doncaster men charged after videos showing animal cruelty posted online

Both are due before Sheffield Magistrates' Court next month

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 18th Sep 2025

Two Doncaster men are due in court charged with animal welfare offences, after videos showing animals being harmed by dogs appeared on social media.

Keaton Hardy, 21, of Oldfield Crescent is charged with possess live or dead wild bird or parts, attempt to kill a badger and cause unnecessary suffering to an animal.

Kye Hardy, 19, also of Oldfield Crescent is charged with possess live or dead wild bird or parts and send by public communication network an offensive/indecent/menacing message matter.

Both are due before Sheffield Magistrates' Court on October 24.

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