Man fined for spanking his monkey

I have nothing to add, really, but how often do you get a headline like this? “Hey buddy! How about picking on someone your own species?”

(Oh, and ianzin: yes, I saw this originally on Ceefax yesterday with the above headline. One for your collection.)

LMAO

Thank you for this bit of morning cheer.

HEHE, I wonder what implications this will have on his career.

The article says:

Was the ape in Joey Starr’s band?
Did this break up the original band?
What instrument did it play?
Is it distinguishable from Joey Starr?
Inquiring minds want to know.