Woman admits keeping dog locked in room for five days

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 09:38 · Archive

Erin Williams has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog left locked in a room for five days in Stowmarket.

Erin Williams, 26, of Westfield, Clare, Sudbury, appeared before Suffolk Magistrates' Court and pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal. The dog was locked in a room in Stowmarket between 17 and 22 October 2025. It is alleged that Williams knew, or ought reasonably to have known, that doing so would cause suffering or be likely to do so.

Magistrates did not sentence Williams immediately. Instead, they ordered the preparation of a pre-sentence report, which provides the court with a detailed assessment of a defendant's background, personal circumstances and any previous convictions to help magistrates make a more informed decision on sentence.

Williams was remanded on unconditional bail. She is due to return to Suffolk Magistrates' Court on 25 November, when magistrates will consider the pre-sentence report before deciding the outcome.

How it is being reported

• Woman admits keeping dog locked in room for five daysErin Williams admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a dog after leaving it locked in a room for five days in Stowmarket. Sentencing is due in November.East Anglian Daily Times · 17 Oct, 09:00
• Woman admits keeping dog locked in room for five daysErin Williams admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a dog after leaving it locked in a room for five days in Stowmarket. Sentencing is due in November.Ipswich Star · 17 Oct, 09:00

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