Former Parish Councillor Accused of Blowing Up Cat Resigns Amid Controversy

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James Garnor, a former parish councillor, has stepped down from his position after shocking footage emerged of an 11-year-old tabby cat named Suki being blasted off a bird table by an explosive device. In an exclusive image, Garnor is seen holding a barbecued pig, while those who know him insist he "would never hurt a fly."

 

 

Whittlebury Parish Council confirmed his resignation, stating, "We understand the concerns raised by the community and want to assure everyone that we take all matters of animal welfare seriously." The incident has divided opinion in the village of Whittlebury, just south of Towcester.

 

Nikki Elam, 46, the owner of Suki, accused Garnor of being "sadistic," claiming her cat was targeted twice in separate incidents. Another villager, identified only as Amelia, alleged that Garnor had also been involved in harming local wildlife, including squirrels. However, friends of Garnor have come to his defense, with one telling MailOnline, "He wouldn’t harm a fly, he just meant to give the cat a fright."

 

Northamptonshire Police were called, and Garnor attended a voluntary interview where he was shown the footage. Officers also visited his home but decided in October 2023 that there was insufficient evidence for criminal charges. Instead, the case was handled under anti-social behavior legislation. However, just a month after the police dropped their investigation, a second video surfaced in November 2023.

 

The new footage once again showed Suki jumping onto a wooden bird table in what was believed to be the garden of Garnor’s elderly neighbor. Moments later, another explosive device—larger and louder than the first—detonated beneath her, leaving her with singed whiskers. The slow-motion replay of the explosion further intensified public outrage.

 

Ms. Elam is convinced the attacks were deliberate. "The attacks were premeditated. I think he’s sadistic," she said. "He’s done it twice. The second time just after the police dropped a criminal investigation into him. It was like a two fingers up at me—that he could do what he wanted." She also revealed that Garnor had experience handling fireworks and had been involved in organizing Bonfire Night displays in the nearby village of Greens Norton.

 

According to Elam, the incidents have had a lasting impact on Suki. "She used to come and sit for hours, cuddling and playing, but now she very rarely comes near you," she said.

 

Amelia further alleged that Garnor had a history of dangerous behavior. "He caused practically the whole village to be evacuated two years ago. His neighbor’s shed—right next to his—caught fire, and the flames spread across the fence. As firefighters were putting out the blaze, they found tanks of acetylene, which could have blown the whole village up. We were all moved out of our homes for safety while fire crews made it safe. Why he had such a dangerous gas stored in his shed is beyond me. It was highly irresponsible."

 

Garnor, who works in engineering and frequently travels for work, is usually based at home. While opinions remain divided in the village, the disturbing accusations and resurfaced footage have left many residents questioning how he ever held a public position in the first place.

 

 

Based on a report by Daily Mail | LBC  2025-02-17

 

 

[Nickcage49]

What an as#hole!

[blazes]

I wouldn't like to be a fly anywhere near that creep. 

[klauskunkel]

Mayo Clinic:

 

Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental health condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others.

Symptoms of conduct disorder include serious, ongoing behavior problems, such as:

Aggression toward people and animals.
Destruction of property.
Lying and dishonesty.
Theft.
Serious violation of rules.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353928

[anyone]

1 hour ago, Nickcage49 said:

What an as#hole!

Cat?

[Thingamabob]

Sick b-----d. A long jail sentence would be good, but that is wishful thinking on my part. There is something deeply wrong with people who are cruel to animals.

[Purdey]

This case is a dreadful example to people of how evil can overcome individuals.

[Chomper Higgot]

Aren’t Parish councillors normally affiliated with political parties or otherwise designated as ‘independent’?

 

This idiot’s ‘affiliation’ seems an odd omission in the reporting.

[coolcarer]

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Aren’t Parish councillors normally affiliated with political parties or otherwise designated as ‘independent’?

 

This idiot’s ‘affiliation’ seems an odd omission in the reporting.

The Cat cares not Chomper

[JAG]

14 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Aren’t Parish councillors normally affiliated with political parties or otherwise designated as ‘independent’?

 

This idiot’s ‘affiliation’ seems an odd omission in the reporting.

 

10 minutes ago, coolcarer said:

The Cat cares not Chomper

I think it is sufficient to label him ( the Parish Councilor as a see you next Tuesday!

 

 

[black tabby12345]

12 hours ago, Nickcage49 said:

What an as#hole!

 

Deserves the same fate as the cat.

[mrwebb8825]

This is a pretty good try at taking the top spot in animal weirdos UK but I think the Aussies still hold the top spot with that guy and the bunnies.