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18/10/2013
Dog Owner Avoids Jail Over Teens' Death
A dog owner has received a 16-week suspended sentence over animal cruelty offences.
Four dogs, owned by 45-year-old Beverley Concannon, attacked and killed 14-year-old Jade Anderson in March this year.
Concannon admitted causing suffering to the dogs, which the judge said contributed to their state.
(MH/JP)
Four dogs, owned by 45-year-old Beverley Concannon, attacked and killed 14-year-old Jade Anderson in March this year.
Concannon admitted causing suffering to the dogs, which the judge said contributed to their state.
(MH/JP)
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Police Search For Dog Owner After 8-Year-Old Girl Attacked
Police are searching for the owner of a Staffordshire bull terrier that attacked an eight-year-old girl in Eastbourne. The child was bitten in the face by the black-and-white dog on Saturday 17 October. The incident happened as the child walked with her mother on Colwood Crescent at about 20:30.
Police Search For Dog Owner After 8-Year-Old Girl Attacked
Police are searching for the owner of a Staffordshire bull terrier that attacked an eight-year-old girl in Eastbourne. The child was bitten in the face by the black-and-white dog on Saturday 17 October. The incident happened as the child walked with her mother on Colwood Crescent at about 20:30.
01 October 2013
Owner Of Killer Dogs Pleads Guilty To Causing Unnecessary Suffering
The owner of four dogs that killed a teenager in Greater Manchester in March has admitted to causing unnecessary suffering to the animals. 14-year-old Jade Anderson died after she was attacked by two bull mastiffs and two Staffordshire bull terriers in Wigan, Greater Manchester, on 26 March.
Owner Of Killer Dogs Pleads Guilty To Causing Unnecessary Suffering
The owner of four dogs that killed a teenager in Greater Manchester in March has admitted to causing unnecessary suffering to the animals. 14-year-old Jade Anderson died after she was attacked by two bull mastiffs and two Staffordshire bull terriers in Wigan, Greater Manchester, on 26 March.
22 September 2014
Twenty Dogs Die In East Yorkshire House Fire
Humberside Fire and Rescue have confirmed that twenty dogs have died in a fire in East Yorkshire. It is understood that a fire broke out at the home of a private dog breeder on Graingers Road, Hornsea, at about 19:00 on Saturday.
Twenty Dogs Die In East Yorkshire House Fire
Humberside Fire and Rescue have confirmed that twenty dogs have died in a fire in East Yorkshire. It is understood that a fire broke out at the home of a private dog breeder on Graingers Road, Hornsea, at about 19:00 on Saturday.
13 May 2014
Owners To Face Longer Sentences Over Dog Attacks
Irresponsible dog owners who allow their dog to attack people or assistance dogs will face tougher prison sentences from today, Tuesday. Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act will also mean dog owners can now face prosecution if their dog attacks a person in their home or on any private property, except if they attack a trespasser.
Owners To Face Longer Sentences Over Dog Attacks
Irresponsible dog owners who allow their dog to attack people or assistance dogs will face tougher prison sentences from today, Tuesday. Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act will also mean dog owners can now face prosecution if their dog attacks a person in their home or on any private property, except if they attack a trespasser.
06 August 2013
Govt Proposes New Sentencing For Fatal Dog Attacks
New proposals for England and Wales could see owners of dogs that attack and kill face a life sentence in prison. Currently, the maximum sentence is two years for those convicted of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control. Under proposals put forward by the government, a range of new sentences would be available, from seven years to life.
Govt Proposes New Sentencing For Fatal Dog Attacks
New proposals for England and Wales could see owners of dogs that attack and kill face a life sentence in prison. Currently, the maximum sentence is two years for those convicted of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control. Under proposals put forward by the government, a range of new sentences would be available, from seven years to life.
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