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The Sun
7 days ago
- The Sun
Woman mauled by 3 German Shepherd-mix dogs in playing field as owner, 51, faces jail
A DOG owner has been warned she may be imprisoned after her three German Shepherd cross dogs attacked a woman in a field. Sarah Pike, 51, admitted to being the owner in charge the dogs dangerously out of control that caused injury in December in Exwick playing fields in Exeter, Devon. She also faces two other charges on the same day of being the person in charge of dogs dangerously out of control. Exeter Magistrates' Court heard the prosecutor call the shocking scenes a "pack attack", adding that the woman suffered multiple bite wounds to her hands and fingers in the horrific mauling. The victim needed plastic surgery, they added. The three dogs - called Zac, Storm and Nala - were seized by police at the time and two other dogs were euthanized following the attack on "other dogs and humans." Ms Pike was told she faces up to six months in custody when she is sentenced in September. And District Judge Angela Brereton said an expert report will be prepared about the temperament of the dogs as a destruction order may be made against them. 31,920 dog attacks were recorded by police forces across the UK last year, up 56 per cent compared to five years prior. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. 1
BBC News
7 days ago
- BBC News
Woman suffered multiple bite wounds in Exeter dog attack
A woman has been warned she faces a jail sentence after her three German shepherd cross dogs attacked a woman in a playing Pike, 51, from Exeter, admitted being the owner in charge of dogs dangerously out of control that caused injury at Exwick playing fields, in Exeter, in prosecutor told Exeter Magistrates' Court it was a "pack attack" and a woman suffered multiple bite wounds to her hands and fingers and needed plastic Pike also admitted to two other charges on the same day of being the person in charge of dogs dangerously out of control. She was told she faced up to six months in custody. The dogs called Zac, Storm and Nala, were seized by police at the time, and two other dogs were euthanized following the attack on "other dogs and humans", the court Judge Angela Brereton said an expert report would be prepared about the temperament of the dogs as a destruction order may be made against Pike will be sentenced in September.
The Sun
08-07-2025
- The Sun
Gruesome pics show woman covered in blood after Japanese Akita bit her 4 TIMES in horror attack outside home
GRUESOME pictures show the aftermath of a woman who was viciously mauled by a Japanese Akita. The 34-year-old Exeter woman was savagely mauled by the dog, leaving her covered in horrific scratches and bites. 5 5 5 She believes she lost consciousness during the attack but remembers screaming in the aftermath. The victim needed plastic surgery following the attack. She has been left terrified of dogs. A police investigation is underway. The woman is now campaigning to raise awareness for other dangerous breeds, as Japanese Akitas are not on the UK's banned list of dogs. They are, however, classified as a restricted breed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Minister aims to define what a 'dangerous dog' is for Jersey law
A minister who is aiming to define what a "dangerous dog" is as part of updates to Jersey's dog laws has said the process is taking longer than Dogs (Jersey) Law 1961 aims to regulate dog ownership, including licensing pets and requiring dogs to wear contact information when in rules about owning XL bully dogs were introduced across the UK in March after a string of fatal attacks. Deputy Steve Luce, the environment minister, told a scrutiny panel that he did not want to see any incidents involving dangerous dogs while he was in charge. "Every day that goes by I am increasingly concerned that something might happen," he said."We do have some animals which we would like to designate as dangerous dogs on this island."That number is not reducing. We have introduced some measures." Chief vet at the JSPCA Susana Ramos said preventing the importation of dangerous dogs would be the first Luce said Jersey saw an increase in pets 10 years ago when rescues were was a further increase during the pandemic. Ms Ramos said the current law was "old and not fit for purpose anymore".She added: "The idea of the new law is to allow us to act."The law will give us a little substance to do better than we currently do."
BBC News
25-06-2025
- BBC News
Ashfield council deputy leader fined over out of control dogs
A deputy council leader has been ordered to pay more than £1,800 in court after admitting being in charge of dangerously out-of-control Hollis, deputy leader of Ashfield District Council in Nottinghamshire, appeared at Mansfield Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with three counts of being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog in Huthwaite, where he lives, on 12 December 32-year-old, of Yew Tree Close, also pleaded guilty to resisting a constable in the execution of his duty at his home address on 9 January. He was ordered pay a fine and costs totalling £1,813. The dangerous dog charges related to two rottweilers, a spaniel cross and an unknown breed - now all under a Contingent Destruction Order (CDO), which means they could be destroyed if they are not kept under proper control. Ashfield District Council has a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) that covers a number of rules around dogs. Those rules include requiring dogs to be on leads in specific areas, excluding dogs from some spaces and requiring a person to put their dog on a lead when asked to by an authorised officer. Hollis, of the Ashfield Independents party - and a former Nottinghamshire County councillor - was ordered to pay a fine of £520 plus £1,000 in compensation, a victim surcharge amounting to £208 and £85 in court costs. The deputy leader was convicted of careless driving in September 2022, a day after being found guilty for harassing his neighbours during the Coronavirus lockdown. He was removed from his position at the time but did not resign, and was later returned to the February 2024, Hollis was fined at Nottingham Magistrates' Court for failing to declare a financial interest.
