A man has been found GUILTY of murdering a ‘gentle giant’ who was battered to death in his own home.
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A man whose 'pitbull-type dog' bit a teenager's arm has been given his seized pet back - but with a strict set of rules. Carl Jamieson found himself in court after the animal sunk its teeth into the youngster in the summer.
The dog, Hugo started 'playfully biting' his lead while out for a walk, a court heard. It then jumped up and bit the teenager, tearing their coat sleeve, leaving them with 'superficial' scratches.
Greater Manchester Police solicitor Alice Cocker told Tameside Magistrates' Court Mr Jamieson, 36, had the dog taken off him after a member of the public who witnessed the incident called the police.
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Cops seized the animal and took it to the kennels. The court heard staff there said the pet was 'well behaved and easy to handle', describing it as 'approachable and friendly, but boisterous'.
Steven Greenough, a dog legislation officer at GMP, examined the dog and identified him as a 'pitbull-type' breed. The animal was microchipped and neutered.
Mr Jamieson, who had no legal representation, told magistrates the dog is 'very friendly' but wasn't trained at the time of the incident. An application was made by GMP for the destruction of the dog under section 4B of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
Chair of the bench Sheila Levell said he could have his pet back, but under strict conditions. Mr Jamieson, of York Street, Bury, was told the 'onus is on him to control the dog at all times'.
The animal must wear a muzzle in public and be kept on a lead - and must be kept securely at home to prevent its escape. Mr Jamieson must also
A man has been found GUILTY of murdering a ‘gentle giant’ who was battered to death in his own home.
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