A pet owner was caught on video swinging a spade down onto her French Bulldogs - but she has not been banned from keeping dogs (WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT).
Watch how a burgling cleaner gets caught in the act, after stealing cash from the purse of a vulnerable person living in supported living accommodation.
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