Dog attacked man bringing vital medicine to Wolverhampton home

Edward Goode of Chapel Street, Wolverhampton, pleaded guilty to being the owner in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury when he appeared at Walsall Magistrates Court on Friday.

The case was adjourned by Magistrate Ms Eileen Jones until April 28 so that a report on the behaviour of the dog can be prepared by police.

The report will be heard at the same court on April 28, when sentencing will then take place.

The court heard how 52-year-old Goode had owned the black and tan German Shepherd dog called Maisy for six years when it attacked medication delivery man Rajesh Sharma, outside his home on October 17 last year.

Mr Sharma was delivering medication to Mr Goode's sister, who lives with him, when the attack took place.

Mrs Val Hart, prosecuting, said: "Mr Sharma was speaking to Mr Goode's sister at her door when the dog ran out of the door and attacked him.

"The dog firstly bit his torso and his jacket, though the dog's teeth did not penetrate through Mr Sharma's clothing.

"Mr Sharma then turned and tried to run away, resulting in the dog biting him on the buttocks.

"Mr Sharma received two deep cuts to his buttocks and was treated by paramedics.

"Fortunately, Mr Sharma's clothing was thick."

A statement from Mr Sharma was read out in court. It said: "I turned to run. The dog then attacked me and bit my bottom causing me to fall. The dog tore my trousers and inflicted two cuts of 1.5 inches.

"Since the attack I have felt nervous and anxious when carrying out my role. I am fearful of dogs even when I walk in the street."

The court heard how the dog managed to get out of the house after the kitchen door was not secured properly.

Defending Mr Goode, Mr Shabeer Qureshi said: "He was living with his sister who has been having health problems. Mr Sharma was delivering her medication.

"The dog was left in the kitchen. Mr Goode found out afterwards that the latch had been damaged and the dog managed to get out.

"Because the dog is very protective of Mr Goode's sister, when Mr Sharma was handing over the medication, the dog misinterpreted this."

Adjourning the case, Magistrate Jones said: "We need someone who has seen the animal to prepare a report on her behaviour and temperament."