Man jailed after his dog mauled his younger brother to death
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA dad-of-three has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after his dog fatally mauled his younger brother. The tragic incident happened place in the home shared by the dog's owner, Gary Stevens, and the victim, 51-year-old Wayne Stevens.
Ace, a Cane Corso cross, inflicted horrific injuries across Wayne's body, leading to his death. Derby Crown Court heard how Gary, 55, who was "heavily intoxicated" at the time, had threatened to set the dog on police officers as they arrived to help.
He struggled to control the animal for nearly an hour after calling 999. Despite knowing that Ace had previously bitten people, he had "misinterpreted the warning signs" of the dog's behaviour, reports Derbyshire Live.
Judge Shaun Smith KC said: "It was evident you had no control over the dog whatsoever. Your brother suffered multiple lacerations to the face, hands and legs. READ MORE: Mum, 27, showed Manchester Airport officers holiday photos - they immediately arrested her when they scrolled through "It seems likely your brother was brought to the ground and had his head and face mauled.
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