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Three are sentenced for sexual activity with a dog

Three people were sentenced in the courts yesterday for their part in sexual activity with a dog six years ago.

Former publican and taxi driver, Peter Leigh, 73, Ian Chatting-Tonks, 63, and Elaine Pasquier, 67, admitted ill-treating a dog which had belonged to Chatting-Tonks.
Former publican and taxi driver, Peter Leigh, 73, Ian Chatting-Tonks, 63, and Elaine Pasquier, 67, admitted ill-treating a dog which had belonged to Chatting-Tonks. / Guernsey Press

One is now starting a prison sentence while the other two received community service orders. 

Police uncovered the incident, and more sex crimes, on mobile phones while pursuing another investigation.

Former publican and taxi driver, Peter Leigh, 73, Ian Chatting-Tonks, 63, and Elaine Pasquier, 67, admitted ill-treating a dog which had belonged to Chatting-Tonks.

The two men appeared yesterday for sentencing in the Royal Court and the Magistrate’s Court, where they were joined by Pasquier. 

Leigh was sent to prison for a total of two years and 10 weeks, while the other two were ordered to perform community service.