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Woman Dies After Dog Attack; Owner Pleads Not Guilty
18 Aug
Summary
- A 78-year-old woman tragically died following a dog attack.
- The owner, Matthew Williams, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- The trial for the dog owner is scheduled for October 2027.
A tragic incident occurred on Willis Pearson Avenue in Bilston, Wolverhampton, where a 78-year-old woman named Lila Hall was fatally attacked by dogs on April 15. As a result, Matthew Williams, 37, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to being the owner or person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, which caused a person's death.
During a hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Tuesday, Williams entered his plea. A trial date has been set for October 11, 2027. He was granted conditional bail by the court. The judge raised a question regarding the potential for two counts, given that two dogs were involved in the incident, and this matter is to be revisited in March.
The court was informed that the dogs involved are mixed bully breeds named Hank and King. Williams acknowledged ownership but disputed being in control of the animals, asserting they were under his grandmother's care at the time of the attack.
