XL bully owner sentenced after fatal dog attack

Winnie the schnoodle was killed in the attack on 26 March

A woman has received a suspended prison sentence after her two XL bullies killed another dog whilst they were dangerously out of control.

Eliza Roberts, from Banbury, received a three-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, and banned from having animals for seven years during a hearing at Oxford Magistrates Court on 15 October.

The 36-year-old had previously plead guilty to two counts of possession of a fighting dog and one count of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control with no injury.

The charges relate to an incident in which a schnoodle dog, Winnie, was killed by the two XL bullies, Kobi and Kardi, in Hanwell, near Banbury, on 26 March.

During her sentencing hearing, Roberts was ordered to pay £1,295 in compensation and a destruction order was made for her two dogs.

Both XL Bully dogs have since been humanely euthanized.

Investigating officer PC Ryan Dollery said: "This was an incredibly distressing incident for the victim and her family, and I am pleased the court recognised the seriousness of the offence and took decisive action by disqualifying Roberts from owning dogs for seven years."

"This outcome sends a clear message about the importance of responsible dog ownership and the consequences when that responsibility is neglected."

Four separate charges against Roberts, including two counts of allowing the dogs to be in a public place without a muzzle or lead, were dropped in July.