Pair admit owning dog that seriously injured man

South Yorkshire Police confirmed the dog was an American bulldog-type breed, similar to the animal pictured

A man and woman have admitted owning a dog that attacked a man in Doncaster, leaving him with life-changing injuries.

The animal attacked the victim in the Cusworth area of the city on 17 November.

Julien Lever, 29, and Alison Hodkinson, 57, pleaded guilty to owning a dog that was dangerously out of control at Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday.

Lever also admitted assaulting an emergency worker and being in possession of cocaine with intent to supply and being in possession of heroin, at the hearing.

The dog involved in the attack was an American bulldog-type breed, according to South Yorkshire Police.

Ms Hodkinson pleaded not guilty to possession with intent to supply drugs at the hearing and a trial date was set for 20 May 2025.

Lever will also appear for a hearing on that date.

The pair, of Wroxham Way, Cusworth, were released on bail.

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