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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Builder savaged by XL Bully 'that escaped kitchen when he was offered cup of tea'
XL Bully Ozzy repeatedly bit the self-employed builder's leg leaving him needing surgery after the dog reportedly slipped out of the kitchen in Norwich in January A builder was savaged by an XL Bully dog that ripped the flesh away from the bone after escaping when the workman was offered a cup of tea. Ozzy the dog repeatedly bit the self-employed builder's leg leaving him needing surgery on his wounds and he was left unsure if he would ever fully regain feeling in his lower leg. Norwich Magistrates' Court was told the owner had agreed to a series of measures to confine the dog indoors while work was being undertaken on a home extension. But prosecutor Sarah Fiddy alleged Ozzy had slipped out of the kitchen when the builder was being asked if he wanted a drink. In a statement read in court the workman said the attack had caused significant physical and financial impacts as he had been unable to work. It has been a criminal offence to own an XL Bully without an exemption certificate since legislation was tightened up in February 2024. The court was told Ozzy had been registered as exempt, but could now be subject to a destruction order following the attack on Samson Road in Norwich on January 21. Daniel Savino, 46, the partner of the dog's owner who had been looking after Ozzy on the day, pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control when it caused injury. The dog had been insured and there had been a £12,000 pay out, the court heard. District Judge Matthew Bone told Savino he would be sentenced on September 25 and that all options would be considered, including prison. His defence solicitor said the dog had been bought four years ago before the change in legislation and that his behaviour had been 'out of character" as he normally had a well behaved temperament. He said it had been an 'unfortunate slip' that he had escaped from the property despite there being three door gates.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Builder mauled by XL Bully who ‘ripped flesh from his bones' after escaping while owner offered him cup of tea
A BUILDER was left seriously injured after being mauled by an XL Bully during a tea break. The dog, called Ozzy, repeatedly bit into the man's leg, leaving his flesh ripped away from the bone. 3 3 It occurred while the builder was working on a home extension in Norwich on January 21. While the owner had reportedly agreed to keep the dog inside, it escaped when the builder was asked if he wanted a drink. The savage attack left the man needing surgery, as he is unsure if his lower leg will regain feeling. In addition to the physical damage, the self-employed builder has also suffered financial damage as he has been left unable to work. It comes after legislation in February 2024 made it illegal to own an XL Bully without an exemption certificate. An insurance policy had also been taken out on Ozzy, with a £12,000 payout. While Ozzy had been registered exempt, the attack could mean the dog is subject to a destruction order. Daniel Savino, 46, who had been looking after his partner's dog on the day of the attack, pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control when it caused injury. He will be sentenced on September 25 and could face time in prison. Savino's defence solicitor said the dog had been bought four years ago, and that the attack was "out of character". He said it was an "unfortunate slip" that it had escaped through three door gates. 3
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Builder mauled by XL Bully who ‘ripped flesh from his bones' after escaping while owner offered him cup of tea
The dog had previously been made exempt from dangerous dog legislation DOG HORROR Builder mauled by XL Bully who 'ripped flesh from his bones' after escaping while owner offered him cup of tea Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BUILDER was left seriously injured after being mauled by an XL Bully during a tea break. The dog, called Ozzy, repeatedly bit into the man's leg, leaving his flesh ripped away from the bone. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A builder in Norwich was viciously mauled by an XL Bully Credit: Getty 3 Daniel Savino, 46, pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control when it caused injury Credit: SWNS It occurred while the builder was working on a home extension in Norwich on January 21. While the owner had reportedly agreed to keep the dog inside, it escaped when the builder was asked if he wanted a drink. The savage attack left the man needing surgery, as he is unsure if his lower leg will regain feeling. In addition to the physical damage, the self-employed builder has also suffered financial damage as he has been left unable to work. Read more News FOUR STAR FIASCO Outrage as luxury hotel paid for by YOU taken over to house asylum seekers It comes after legislation in February 2024 made it illegal to own an XL Bully without an exemption certificate. An insurance policy had also been taken out on Ozzy, with a £12,000 payout. While Ozzy had been registered exempt, the attack could mean the dog is subject to a destruction order. Daniel Savino, 46, who had been looking after his partner's dog on the day of the attack, pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control when it caused injury. He will be sentenced on September 25 and could face time in prison. Savino's defence solicitor said the dog had been bought four years ago, and that the attack was "out of character". He said it was an "unfortunate slip" that it had escaped through three door gates.
