A man has been convicted of killing a dog by striking her with a hatchet.
Michael Frati, 29, attacked the Chihuahua named Ruby at a property in Glasgow’s Ruchazie on August 5 2023.
Court papers state that Frati caused Ruby unnecessary suffering.
The charge says Frati knew or ought to have known that said act would have caused the suffering or likely to do so.
It is stated that he struck Ruby on the head with a hatchet which caused her death.
Frati also behaved in a threatening or abusive manner at the same time and place.
The charge says Frati shouted at the property as well as swore and made threats of violence towards police.
Frati was found guilty of a total of three charges at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
He will be sentenced next month.
Sheriff Paul Hughes remanded Frati, of the city’s Craigend, in custody meantime.
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