04/07/2016

USPCA Sacks Chief Executive Over Gross Misconduct

Animal charity the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) has sacked its Chief Executive on the grounds of gross misconduct.

The charity released a statement which said Mr Stephen Philpott was dismissed following a comprehensive, independent review and disciplinary hearing.

Mr Philpott has been suspended since March and an interim manager has been put in place.

(CD)

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