A Rottweiler which mauled a feminine jogger earlier than attacking a grandfather shall be destroyed after its proprietor failed to manage the “unpredictable” canine.
Owner Colin Probert has been spared jail following the vicious attack in Pontardawe, close to Swansea.
The courtroom heard that jogger Holly-Jean Emery was out operating together with her Jack Russell when the Rottweiler – named TJ – ran in direction of her and locked its jaws on her elbow earlier than dragging her to her knees.
Emery requested Probert for assist and after liberating her arm, which was bleeding closely, went to hospital for her accidents.
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Prosecutor Dean Pulling mentioned the jogger suffered puncture wounds to her arm and a partial tear or rupture to her muscle tissues.
Part of the canine’s tooth was additionally discovered embedded in her wound.
After the incident was reported to police, officers searched the scene however couldn’t find Probert.
A yr after the attack, Emery noticed the proprietor once more and knowledgeable the police.
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Almost one yr after the attack on Emery, TJ attacked a grandfather whereas he unloaded a van on August 23, 2023.
The canine ran in direction of the second sufferer, Mark Bennett, and jumped up which left him hospitalised with chew wounds.
Probert was later arrested and police seized his canine, which he mentioned he had owned for 3 years after shopping for it from a breeder.
He pleaded responsible to 2 counts of being the proprietor of a canine which was dangerously uncontrolled and triggered harm.
The canine ran in direction of second sufferer, Mark Bennett, and jumped up him which left him hospitalised with chew wounds. (Stock picture)
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Giles Hayes, defending Probert, mentioned the canine lived in a home round young kids and there had by no means been any points.
Judge Huw Rees mentioned though the canine might be “docile” when along with his household it was “unpredictable” and issued a destruction order.
Probert was additionally handed a 14-month suspended sentence and ordered to hold out 180 hours of unpaid work.
