By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-11-18 18:01:12 | Updated at 2024-11-23 22:47:15
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The owner of an XL bully is facing prison after his dog viciously mauled his neighbour to death in a horrific attack.
Christopher Bell, 45, of Coltman Street, Hull, pleaded guilty at Newcastle Crown Court today over the death of Ian Langley, 54, near Sunderland, last October.
Bell admitted to being the owner of a dog which caused injury leading to death while dangerously out of control in a public place.
The attack occurred on the evening of October 3, 2023, on Shiney Row, where Langley was walking his Patterdale puppy called Bow.
Christopher Bell pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing
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The dog was shot and killed by the police (stock pic)
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He said: "He was a lovable rogue you might say. He never did any harm, he was not a violent person, wasn't a hard man, he wasn't the type to go looking for trouble."
Kennedy added that due to Langley's thin build, "he would have no chance against a big dog."
The XL Bully, named Titan, was shot dead by armed police at the scene. Video footage showed an officer standing on ladders to reach over a fence to shoot the animal.
A second dog was also seized following the incident.
A second dog was also seized following the incident (stock pic)
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The attack occurred before the nationwide XL Bully ban came into force on January 1 this year.
Bell has been granted conditional bail and will return to Newcastle Crown Court for sentencing on January 23.
Judge Robert Adams, presiding over the case, said he would give no indication of the likely sentence.
However, the judge warned that "all options" will be open to the court when Bell returns for sentencing next month.
