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Man Gets 5 Years for Deadly XL Bully Attack
12 Feb
Summary
- XL bully owner received a five-year prison sentence.
- The owner pleaded guilty to dogs dangerously out of control.
- Victim's wife expressed profound grief after husband's death.
James Harrison Trimble-Pettit, aged 33, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for an incident involving his XL bully dogs. Trimble-Pettit pleaded guilty to the charge of having dogs dangerously out of control.
The court heard that the dogs attacked 52-year-old Ian Price outside a property in Stonnall, Staffordshire, on September 14, 2023. Mr. Price sustained multiple serious bite wounds and was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. It was also noted during the sentencing hearing at Stafford Crown Court that these dogs had a history of escaping and attacking other individuals.
Hannah Price, the wife of the deceased, shared her deep sorrow, stating that losing her husband had "broken" her. The conviction and sentencing highlight the severe consequences of dangerous dog ownership.
