ONE of a pair of farming brothers accused of animal cruelty has claimed the case against him brought by Cornwall Council was "malicious persecution".
Thomas James Collins, 67, and Paul Anthony Collins, 50, of Trenoweth Farm, Gweek, are defending themselves against 17 counts of causing unnecessary suffering and failing to provide for the welfare of their animals.
YesterdayWEDS at Truro Magistrates' Court, the brothers gave evidence in defence of the charges, which they deny and which relate to...
