Bail extended for animal cruelty accused
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A central Victorian man charged with animal cruelty has had his bail extended.
Barry Patrick Rochford, 47, of Mandurang, is charged with 20 offences, including knowingly causing unnecessary pain to an animal, criminal damage and possessing an imitation handgun.
Police allege in August last year he killed or caused suffering to several dogs in the Mandurang area, south of Bendigo.
He appeared briefly in the Bendigo Magistrates Court this morning.
Magistrate Bruce Cottrill extended his bail until his next court appearance on September 17 for a committal mention hearing.
The defence for Rochford indicated that he wants the case to go to trial.
