Chihuahua Ollie died on 15 June 2024 after being violently shaken by his owner’s then‑partner, Clynton Nicolas Hagen, inside their home in East Calder.
A post‑mortem confirmed Ollie suffered a fatal brain haemorrhage caused by extreme force.
Hagen pled guilty to causing unnecessary suffering resulting in death. Despite the severity of the violence, he received only unpaid work and a five‑year ban on owning animals. No prison sentence was imposed.
Offender Overview
Name: Clynton Nicolas Hagen
Born: 19 April 1994
Age at Conviction: 32
Last Known Address: East Calder, West Lothian (previously Craiglockhart Terrace, Edinburgh EH14 1XH)
Occupation: Company director
Previous Convictions: None known
Additional Information: South African national; sole director of CH Automotive & Offshore Ltd (SC737950), incorporated July 2022, with overdue filings and no visible trading activity
Incident Details
On 15 June 2024, chihuahua Ollie was violently killed inside the home he shared with his owner, Kara Davies, and her then‑partner Clynton Hagen.
Kara left for work that morning. An hour later, Hagen called her and told her to come home because “something had happened to Ollie.” When she arrived, Hagen placed Ollie in her arms. Ollie was limp, unresponsive, and not breathing.
Kara and her father rushed him to the vet, where desperate attempts were made to resuscitate him — but Ollie could not be saved.
A post‑mortem examination revealed the truth: Ollie had been violently shaken to death, suffering a fatal brain haemorrhage caused by extreme force.
The Scottish SPCA attended Hagen’s address after Kara reported her concerns. Their investigation confirmed that Hagen’s actions caused immense suffering and a traumatic, violent death.
Kara, a cancer survivor, who relied on Ollie for emotional strength, has been left devastated. Ollie was her companion, her comfort, her safe place — and Hagen took him from her in the most brutal way imaginable.
Sentence
Court: Livingston Sheriff Court
Date: 13 August 2026
Penalty:
- Five‑year ban on owning or keeping animals
- 250 hours of unpaid work
- No prison sentence imposed
Mitigation: None of substance. Hagen pled guilty.
Scottish SPCA Statement
Reacting to the sentencing, the Scottish inspector said: “We welcome the Sheriff’s decision. Hagen’s violent actions caused immense suffering to Ollie and left his owner devastated.
“He should never be allowed to take care of an animal again and a ban will help ensure he never does at least for the next five years. “