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CBS News
16 hours ago
- CBS News
84-year-old man dies after dog attack in Tarrant County, authorities say
An 84-year-old man died Monday following a dog attack at his home in Tarrant County, authorities said. The incident occurred on Slay Street near Ten Mile Bridge Road, just south of Eagle Mountain Lake. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Ronald Grant Anderson. He was pronounced dead just before 4:30 p.m. Monday. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office said additional information will be released later Thursday. CBS News Texas will provide updates as more details become available.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Baby mauled by vicious Cane Corso after teacher owner crossed road to avoid cat on walk
A BABY was brutally mauled by a massive Cane Corso after a dog-walking teacher crossed the road to avoid a cat. Lucy Bamber was walking her two dogs on leads, including her Cane Corso Hugo, in North Staffordshire on March 2 when the horror attack unfolded. 1 The "remorseful" 26-year-old teacher told a court that Hugo "has never acted in this manner before". She was walking Hugo, a two-year-old, and a nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull in Longton when she saw a cat and crossed the road to avoid it. But they passed the driveway of a home where a baby was outside, and Hugo mauled the child. The baby was left with several puncture wounds to the back and right arm, which are expected to leave permanent scars. The court heard that Cane Corso Hugo "always" wears a muzzle in public and is on a short lead. He also wears a hi-vis jacket which says "I need space" on it. April Lamai, mitigating, told North Staffordshire Justice Centre that Bamber is "willing to do everything in her power to prevent this from ever happening again". By Milad Sherzad EXPERTS have raised concerns over a loophole that allows dog breeders to swerve UK animal welfare laws when importing potentially dangerous Italian mastiffs. Also known as Cane Corsos, the breed is rapidly emerging as the breed of choice for criminals as a replacement for the XL Bully breed it was banned last year. But they are not alone as celebrity owners including soccer star Marcus Rashford and Love Island's Jack Ficham also have Cane Corsos - with many celebs now buying them to guard properties. Cane Corso puppies can sell for thousands of pounds but are sometimes imported from breeders overseas with their ears clipped and tails docked. The procedures are illegal in the UK and canine behaviour experts believe that importing the dogs can be used to circumvent the ban on such surgical procedures in the UK. The concerns were expressed just days after a Sun Online investigation found hundreds of Cane Corso dogs on sale in the UK. The Stoke Sentinel reported that Bamber pleaded guilty to being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control and being the owner of a dog which was dangerous and not kept under proper control. Ms Lamai told the court: "She only noticed the child after Hugo bit the victim. She immediately pulled the dog away. She was shocked by Hugo's behaviour. "When Hugo is in public he always has a muzzle. He has a short lead. "He wears a hi-vis jacket which says, "I need space", on it. He is undergoing extra obedience and recall training. "She no longer walks Hugo on that road." Bamber was fined £487 and ordered to pay £300 compensation to the mother of the child, £85 costs, and a £197 surcharge. The magistrates said they were satisfied Hugo is not a danger to the public because of his previous behaviour and it being an isolated incident. The magistrates told Bamber: "You are a fit and proper person to own this particular type of dog. "You must keep Hugo under proper control. We impose the following conditions. When outside he must have a fixed lead and a muzzle. "These will last for the whole of Hugo's life. If you do not comply, Hugo may be destroyed."
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Teacher, 26, whose Cane Corso bit a baby is fined and ordered to muzzle dog
A teacher whose Cane Corso bit a baby sitting outside their home has been fined and ordered to muzzle her dog outdoors. The child was left with several puncture wounds to the back and right arm, which are expected to leave permanent scars after the attack in Longton. Lucy Bamber, 26, was walking her two dogs on leads when her Cane Corso Hugo bit the baby who was on the driveway of their home on March 2. April Lamai, mitigating, told North Staffordshire Justice Centre that Bamber is 'remorseful' and 'willing to do everything in her power to prevent this from ever happening again.' The court was told Bamber was fully cooperative with police and the victim's family and has no previous convictions, reprimands or cautions and is of positive good character. Bamber, of Priestley Drive, Longton, pleaded guilty to being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control and being the owner of a dog which was dangerous and not kept under proper control, the Stoke Sentinel reports. 'Hugo had never acted in this manner before,' Miss Lamia said. Miss Lamia said that Bamber was walking her two dogs Hugo, a two-year-old, and a nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull, who were both on a lead, when she crossed the road after seeing a cat. 'She only noticed the child after Hugo bit the victim. She immediately pulled the dog away. She was shocked by Hugo's behaviour,' Miss Lamia said. 'When Hugo is in public he always has a muzzle. He has a short lead. He wears a hi-vis jacket which says, "I need space", on it. He is undergoing extra obedience and recall training. She no longer walks Hugo on that road.' Miss Lamia described Bamber as a 'fit and proper owner' who has owned two dogs previously and has shown she is a 'responsible owner'. Bamber was fined £487 and ordered to pay £300 compensation to the mother of the child, £85 costs, and a £197 surcharge. The magistrates said they were satisfied Hugo does not constitute a danger to public safety because of his previous behaviour and it being an isolated incident. The magistrates told Bamber: 'You are a fit and proper person to own this particular type of dog. You must keep Hugo under proper control. We impose the following conditions. When outside he must have a fixed lead and a muzzle. These will last for the whole of Hugo's life. If you do not comply, Hugo may be destroyed.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Terrified family who were viciously attacked by dog suddenly told 'crime is closed' by police
A terrified family who were the victims of a vicious dog attack in north Manchester have claimed they were told by police the 'crime would be closed' just days after the incident was reported. Miro was walking his small dog Remy, a Pomeranian weighing just two kilos, near his home in Newton Heath when he was approached by the larger dog, thought to be a neighbour's, on Windsor Road on Sunday (June 1). He claims the other dog charged towards him before latching onto his arm and hand while repeatedly biting him and jumping up. The horror ordeal was then caught on CCTV cameras nearby and show Miro trying to desperately protect his pet while running away. READ MORE: Hospital admissions rise as new Nimbus Covid variant spreads in UK READ MORE: M&S shoppers angry after spotting viral product resold at 'massively' marked-up price online Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE "The dog was on the street, on its own with no leash," he previously told the Manchester Evening News. "It noticed us, looked at us and immediately ran over and began attacking my dog. "I grabbed my dog and it bit me on the other hand, then my back, and my arms, and was jumping up at me. It wouldn't let go." He claimed the dog then followed him to his home and then began attacking his partner, before he was able to pick the dog up and 'throw' it outside. Footage captured the moment the dog began the attack, with graphic images showing the extent of Miro's injuries. He and his partner were left needing stitches after sustaining deep bite marks to his arms, hands and back. They also had vaccinations and X-rays in hospital. Speaking of the moment he 'threw' the attacking dog outside of his home, Miro added: "It was the adrenaline, but it was terrifying. "I just wanted to protect my dog and my partner and try to keep us safe." The incident was reported to Greater Manchester Police who began an investigation. However, eight days later, he received a text from the force telling him the 'crime would be closed' as all investigative avenues had been exhausted. Yet the force has since told the M.E.N that an investigation is ongoing to determine which dog attacked him. "The information you provided was recorded and helped us to complete an initial investigation," the text said. "With no further avenues to investigate, the crime will now be closed. "GMP understands this might not have been the outcome you hoped for." Miro was left confused, claiming the dog is regularly off-leash in the area, and that nearby families have been left 'too scared' to let their children play out. "All we got was this text out of the blue, and later an email, telling us it had been closed," he said. "I can't comfortably say what the opinion of the police is because we haven't had an explanation. "All I know is there is one dog that looks like this on this street. What else can we do? The police have photos, videos and evidence. It's a difficult situation. We thought we were safe, but we don't feel it now. "My injuries are healing; I was at the hospital yesterday and was told it will still need to be dressed for a week. We are more worried about the psychological impact on us and those living on this street who are too scared to let their children play out. That's the impact here. We did everything we could." After contacting GMP, the force said the investigation is ongoing to try and gather evidence to determine which dog attacked him. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
West Midlands sergeant in dog attack rescue in line for award
A police sergeant who saved a woman from a savage dog attack in Yardley is in the running for a national police bravery Paul Williams, from West Midlands Police, responded alone to an emergency call on 23 May 2023 to find a woman being mauled by two large German shepherd-type woman had already been severely injured and was in a critical Williams first tried to use a Taser to subdue one of the dogs, but it malfunctioned. He got into his car and then got out and managed to incapacitate one dog with his Taser, even though one of the animals bit him on his arm. Sgt Williams said he arrived to find the woman "on the floor, motionless, being really savagely attacked by two dogs".He said: "You don't really have time to think. I had a Taser on me. I had two shots in the Taser, so quick plan, two dogs, two shots."The plan was get out, shoot the two dogs with the two cartridges in my Taser, save the woman, that's as far as it went." 'Horrific injuries' After the first shot malfunctioned, he said the dogs ran towards got in the car to examine the the dogs ran straight back to the woman, he got out again and tried again."I took aim on the dog that was attached to the female, shot that dog, which dropped," he he added: "The second dog ran at me, jumped up and latched on to my arm."As he fought off the second dog, the first dog got up "yelping and screaming" after the Taser and ran off, with the second dog following, he said another police car arrived and took the woman, who had "horrific injuries", straight to hospital with blue lights on, because there was not time for an spent four weeks in intensive Police Bravery Awards 2025, an annual event by the Police Federation, will be announced on 10 July. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
