Neighbour's dog attacks 3 year-old girl

A man was at Liverpool magistrate’s court today, after being arrested after his dog mauled a 3 year old girl.

The defended, was arrested on the ground of being in possession of a dangerous dog and agreed that the dog must now be destroyed. Police dog handlers have confirmed that the dog was a pitbull.

This comes after the 3 year old girl was found in his kitchen having been attacked by the animal. She suffered a broken nose, and has since needed surgery on her injuries.

The girl’s parents, who live next door to the defendant, want no further action to be taken. The prosecution however, are concerned why he was in custody of such a dangerous dog that it attacked the child. They are also curious as to how the child go near the dog in the first place.

The police report states that the door to get into the kitchen was open, while the defendant says it was not locked; the door at the time was shut.

This case will be taken care of in 2 weeks time when the police will come forward and give their evidence; which could determine whether the defendant faces a custodial or non custodial sentence. He is released on bail until then.