Man whose 'pitbull-type dog' bit teen's arm given seized pet back - but ordered to follow strict rules
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 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. READ MORE: Greater Manchester hospital 'immediately' closes major department READ MORE: Man arrested trying to flee UK after kidnapping his WIFE in horror Manchester street attack 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'.
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