A bench warrant has been issued for a Lithuania man who failed to turn up in court to face dog neglect charges.

Richard Vynsiauskas, with a residential address at Old North Road, Coldwinters, failed to turn up for his scheduled hearing at Dublin District Court on Friday, 30 May.

The case proceeded in his absence.

DSPCA inspector Shane Lawlor outlined to the court that he went to the property on April 16th 2024 following an allegation that a dog was being cruelly treated.