In 2014, the Offender Database reported that Wayne Bryson, then 33, of Louth, Lincolnshire, avoided an immediate prison sentence at Lincoln Crown Court for the “repulsive” sexual abuse of his partner’s Staffordshire bull terrier. Bryson was unmasked when his girlfriend discovered a video of the act on his mobile phone while she was searching for photos of their child.
The court heard that the footage depicted a 30-second recording where Bryson filmed himself sexually penetrating the female dog. During police interviews, Bryson admitted to the offence, stating he had recorded the act but claimed he did not ejaculate. The court was told the animal was visibly “shaking” during the abuse. For these crimes, Bryson was sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for two years, and was placed on the Sex Offenders Register for seven years. He was also handed a Disqualification Order banning him from owning or keeping animals for a period of two years.
Following his initial conviction, Bryson demonstrated a flagrant disregard for court-mandated restrictions. He repeatedly breached the terms of his community orders and failed to comply with notification requirements. Consequently, in 2018, Bryson was finally jailed after a judge determined that non-custodial measures were insufficient to manage his behaviour and lack of compliance.
By 2026, reports have surfaced of Bryson being spotted in the Louth area with another dog. While his seven-year requirement on the Sex Offenders Register and his initial two-year animal ban have technically expired, his history of non-compliance and sexual deviancy remains a matter of public record. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, individuals with a history of sexual abuse toward animals can be subject to further monitoring if new concerns for animal welfare are reported to the RSPCA or the police.
Because Bryson has a history of breaching court orders, he is managed under the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) framework. This allows Lincolnshire Police and the National Probation Service to monitor high-risk individuals and take action if their behaviour indicates a risk of reoffending or harm to the community and local animals.
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