In September 2023, he was charged with 56 counts related to the sexual abuse, torture, and killing of dogs, along with possession of the worst category of child exploitation material.
Through this case, authorities were able to uncover a broader network of individuals involved in similar offenses, leading to further arrests and convictions in other countries.
[10] Court documents state that he had concealed a "sadistic sexual interest" in animals since he was a child and began molesting horses at the age of 13.
[5] Britton, who was considered a crocodile expert, presented a programme on BBC, and alongside his wife once worked with the biologist David Attenborough.
[10] He had searched for dogs on the website Gumtree Australia, claiming to rehome them, and telling their former owners that they were thriving in his care, when in fact he had already sexually abused, tortured, and killed them.
Judge Grant was not satisfied that Britton showed any true remorse, stating "I also have no doubt that you would have continued with this conduct had you not been arrested by police.