Vet and dog pound owner and staff to face trial on animal cruelty charges

Prosecution follows Garda investigation into the treatment and deaths of dogs at Ashton pound in Castleknock, Dublin, in July last year

David Stone, the owner of the pound, with an address at Hazelbrook, Loughlinstown, Ratoath, Co Meath, faces three charges under the Animal Health and Welfare Act. Picture: Stephen Collins /Collins Photos

A vet and the owner of a Dublin dog pound along with three staff from the shelter are to face trial on animal cruelty charges.

The prosecution follows a Garda investigation into the treatment and deaths of dogs at Ashton pound, River Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15, in July last year.