Scots girl left battered and bruised after claiming former neighbours attacked her and stole her canine in “sick” ordeal

A SCOTS girl has claimed that she was assaulted by her former neighbours in a “sick” ordeal that noticed her canine being stolen and her being rushed to A&E.

Penny Sivewright was at residence on Sunday when she says he obtained a knock at her entrance door from the “alcoholic” household of former neighbour, who had been evicted after the loss of life of their mom.

Penny Sivewright with canine Mabel and Barney. (C) Penny Sivewright.

The 50-year-old claims that – regardless of believing they had been on good phrases – the 2 members of the family barged their method into her residence, the place the female relative proceeded to viciously assault her.

Penny, from Dundee, alleges that the culprits then stole her one-year-old pooch Barney earlier than fleeing the scene, leaving Penny to be rushed to hospital to be handled for her accidents.

The PDSA employee claims that the household had been visiting one other neighbour previous to the incident who she says was “clearly in on this complete charade” after her screams for assist went unanswered.

Penny claims that papillon pup Barney was then swiped from the house, and the 2 assailants fled with one other member of the family who had allegedly been blocking the exit of her constructing.

Fortunately, Penny’s beloved pooch was returned to her on Monday afternoon, after a passerby noticed Barney working round alone.

Penny has since claimed that the police haven’t been in contact because the assault regardless of being instructed {that a} forensic staff could be coming around the on the Monday morning.

Along with this, she alleges that Dundee Metropolis Council has taken no motion following her horrifying expertise.

Surprising photos taken after she was discharged from hospital present a wounded Penny with a swollen cheek surrounded by purple bruising.

Bruising can be seen circling Penny’s proper eye, whereas a purple reduce could be seen on the nook of her mouth.

Penny took to social media on Monday, writing: “It’s now after 10pm on Monday night and the police haven’t been in contact because the occasion, regardless of being instructed forensics could be coming very first thing to take print and pictures.

“So, if anybody has any details about any of those scumbags please get in contact.”

The submit obtained 210 likes and dozens of feedback as many had been fast to share their assist for Penny.

Pamela Taylor wrote: “Penny is an excellent pal of mine and I bred Barney and Mabel.

“I used to be one of many first by her facet. Penny has needed to put up with hell and the council and police have handled her terribly.

Penny's injuries.
Pictured: Penny’s accidents. (C) Penny Sivewright.

“I hope […] the individuals who did this rot.”

Elaine McQueen stated: “Oh, Penny. I can’t imagine all this has occurred to you. I’ve tears working for you. Big hugs.”

Melody Danley commented: “Oh my god, Penny. That is terrifying. I hope you might be okay.”

Lynn Croal added: “Oh my God, Penny. I’m utterly misplaced for phrases. So glad you bought Barney residence. What these people have executed is past sick.

“Hope you will have a speedy restoration and that you just and the one you love canine get better from this. If you happen to want something, give me a shout.”

Chatting with Penny at this time, she stated: “I had hassle with an aged neighbour’s alcoholic household for years, who lastly received evicted after their mom died lately.

“Life has been wonderful and peaceable since all of them left the road.

“Sadly, one other neighbour within the block had befriended them when she moved in, so this weekend the entire household had been visiting [her], who invited them in, permitting them easy accessibility to come back to my entrance door simply after 7pm on Sunday night.

“After I answered the door [they] pushed the door open and got here into my corridor the place [one member] proceeded to assault me, whereas [another] stood over, watching and permitting this to occur.

“They then stole Barney, my one-year outdated papillon – including to his authentic stress that he and his sister needed to witness their mummy get harm whereas she screamed and shouted for assist, which was by no means going to occur as the one different residents within the block had been a really aged and deaf gentleman and their ‘pal’ who was clearly in on this complete charade.

“Later, we came upon that there was a 3rd occasion in on the occasions, sitting ingesting and blocking the exit to the block.

“So, sure. Three in opposition to one. A neighbour from down the street, shortly after, witnessed [them] sitting with Barney out on the street. When he returned to them with the police they had been gone.

“I used to be taken to A&E by the police the place X-rays had been taken however was not sure if my cheek bone was truly damaged on account of excessive swelling.

“So, after a really worrying 19 hours questioning what they did with Barney, you’ll be able to solely think about what was going by way of my thoughts.

Penny's swollen cheek.
Pictured: Penny’s swollen cheek. (C) Penny Sivewright.

“Fortunately, we received the telephone name round 2pm on Monday afternoon that Barney was working free and never removed from residence. He was secure and effectively.”

She added: “The police haven’t been in contact because the occasion, regardless of being instructed forensics could be coming very first thing to take print and pictures.

“I’m getting nowhere with Dundee Metropolis Council’s anti-social division because the lady is on vacation and the housing officer shouldn’t be .

“The final time I noticed these people was the day their mom died. [They] each apologised for the hell the household had put me by way of for years, crying and hugging me.

“So, I by no means thought this could occur and didn’t suppose twice about opening the door to her saying ‘This has been a very long time coming’ earlier than assaulting me.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson at this time, stated: “Round 7:25pm on Sunday, 8 October, 2023, police obtained a report of the assault of a ladies and the theft of a canine from a property on Abbotsford Avenue, Dundee.

“The canine has since been recovered and officers are following constructive traces of enquiry.”

Dundee Metropolis Council has been approached for remark.

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