Jennifer Rochford

Jennifer Rochford, 42, participated in abhorrent acts of bestiality alongside her husband Daniel in their flat above a former veterinary practice in Penwortham, Lancashire. The crimes came to light following a police investigation by Lancashire Police, which revealed a cache of extreme pornographic material on their devices.

At the direction of her husband, Jennifer had sex with their dogs, with the acts being recorded and shared within an online pervert community that she administered. The couple derived sexual pleasure from these depraved activities, as evidenced by the footage and their commentary. Preston Crown Court heard that Jennifer possessed 1,764 extreme pornographic images involving bestiality. Judge Guy Mathieson described her involvement, stating, "The footage and commentary shows exactly how much sexual delight and pleasure you both derived from these acts. It is sickening." He noted that she performed the acts as much for her own pleasure as for her husband's, adding, "You saw it as part of your relationship... You loved him and you would do it. It didn't take force, coercion, or manipulation. You never showed any reluctance or refusal to participate. You lost any sense of decency or morality."

Jennifer pleaded guilty to eight counts of bestiality and possession of extreme pornography. Although her actions were intertwined with her husband's more severe offences, including child sex abuse, her role focused on the bestiality and distribution of related material. The court emphasised her willing participation, blinded by love for Daniel.

• Engagement in bestiality with dogs
• Administration of online community for extreme pornography
• Possession of 1,764 bestiality images
• Recording and sharing of abusive footage

Coverage in the Liverpool Echo and LancsLive underscores the shocking nature of the crimes occurring in such an ironic location – above a vet's practice. The investigation confirmed the abuse was limited to their own animals, with no broader involvement from the veterinary site.