James Andrew Marchant

James Andrew Marchant, 42, of Privet Drive, Bristol, has been involved in public criminal proceedings related to animal welfare offences in the UK.

Key facts and dates are as follows:

• Incident Date: On September 5, 2025, a neighbour reported Marchant pinning a terrier named Boomer to the ground and subsequently throwing the dog over a six-foot garden gate. The incident was filmed by the neighbour, and police were called, leading to Marchant's arrest.
• Charges: Marchant pleaded guilty to two animal welfare offences. One charge related to throwing Boomer over the fence, and the other was for failing to provide the dog with an adequate diet. A veterinary review confirmed that Boomer would have experienced pain and anxiety from being restrained and thrown, and was found to be malnourished and underweight.
• Court Appearances and Decisions: James Andrew Marchant, along with Clair Yvonne Malik, pleaded guilty following an investigation and prosecution by the RSPCA. They were sentenced at Bristol Magistrates Court on June 24, 2026. Marchant received a ten-year ban from keeping animals, with no appeal possible for seven years. He was also ordered to pay £400 in costs and an £80 victim surcharge. Public court records from Open Court Data UK also show hearings for a James Andrew Marchant at Bristol Magistrates' Court and Tribunals Hearing Centre on June 12, June 17, June 23, and June 24, 2026, under reference number 2600030353, which are likely related to this case.