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Man Dies After XL Bully Attack in Garden
12 Aug
Summary
- Man suffered catastrophic injuries from an American XL bully bite.
- The incident occurred before XL Bullies were banned in October 2023.
- The dog's owner denies being legally responsible for the attack.
A man, Keven Jones, 62, died from severe blood loss due to "catastrophic injuries" sustained from an American XL bully bite in a garden. The attack occurred on May 23, 2022, at Chanel Fong's home before the breed was banned.
Fong, 33, is on trial at Caernarfon Crown Court, denying ownership of the dog, named Cookie, and an alternative charge of being in charge of it during the incident. The prosecution stated the dog was dangerously out of control. Jones, who was in poor health and on medication, was bitten on the leg. Fong immediately called emergency services and attempted first aid, but Jones could not be saved.
The dog was co-owned by Fong and her partner, Joshua Jones, the victim's son. Fong stated in a police interview that Cookie belonged to her partner. The court heard that Cookie's mother, another XL Bully, was in season, which Fong knew could cause issues. Despite hearing Jones shout and knowing he was dealing with the dogs alone, Fong did not assist him.
Cookie was later euthanized with consent. Fong also faces a charge of being the person in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control. The court heard that Fong described the victim as handling dogs well in a social media post after the incident.
