Grzegorz Bieniek, of Shettleston, has been sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court for a second animal cruelty offence. On Tuesday, November 10, he received a 270-day Restriction of Liberty Order and a further five-year ban on owning and keeping animals after being caught kicking a dog until it "howled in pain."
Details of the Latest Abuse
The latest case involved Kaiser, a young dog who was repeatedly kicked across his body and groin, dragged by his collar, and had the collar twisted tightly around his neck. Witnesses described Kaiser cowering in terror with his tail between his legs and ears flattened, and the animal was heard howling in agony.
The Scottish SPCA became involved in October 2024 after concerns about Kaiser's welfare were raised through its animal helpline. An inspector attended Bieniek's property in Shettleston alongside Police Scotland officers, having been alerted to the accused's history of violent offending.
Removal and Recovery
Multiple witnesses reported separate incidents of the abuse, prompting the decision to remove Kaiser from the property. An SPCA inspector said Bieniek became increasingly aggressive when confronted: "His behaviour then became heightened, and his anger was escalating. He began acting in a threatening and aggressive manner while pacing and baring his teeth." Police had to intervene to prevent the situation escalating further.
Kaiser was taken to an animal rescue and rehoming centre, where he required weeks of specialist behavioural intervention before he could begin recovering and building trust with handlers. A Scottish SPCA vet said the kicking inflicted acute physical pain and could have caused longer-lasting tissue damage, inflammation and suffering.
Previous Conviction and Calls for a Register
This latest sentence follows a February 2025 conviction, when Bieniek was handed a five-year disqualification order after being found guilty of repeatedly striking a 13-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Taz. In October 2023, he was reported to the SSPCA when witnesses saw him repeatedly land blows on the back area of the dog's body. He also suspended the dog in the air by pulling on its lead. Taz, who had been under his care for four months, was later euthanised on welfare grounds after suffering from severe and worsening arthritis and untreatable hip dysplasia.
The Scottish SPCA said it welcomed the latest ban but had hoped it would be longer given the severity of the abuse. The charity is now calling for a National Animal Offenders Register to help authorities monitor convicted animal abusers and identify repeat offenders. The inspector added: "A ban in itself will not be enough to deter further abuse, unless we can monitor it. That is why we are calling for a National Animals Offenders Register to be introduced and built into existing intelligence systems. Setting up this system is crucial to allow for monitoring of individuals convicted of animal cruelty and flag repeat offenders like Bieniek."
