Man sentenced over dog attack in Strelley pub beer garden

The attack happened in the beer garden at the Broad Oak Inn, in Main Street, Strelley

A man who was in charge of a dog when it mauled another man in a pub beer garden has been sentenced.

Nottinghamshire Police said the dog attacked the man at the Broad Oak Inn, in Main Street, Strelley.

Phillip Williams, 55, was sentenced to a 12-month community order with 80 hours of unpaid work at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday.

Police said it had been unable to find the dog involved in the attack but believed it was an XL bully.

The victim fell backwards during the attack on 15 July 2023, and while lying on the floor, the dog continued to maul him, the force said.

The victim of the attack spent a week in hospital after being bitten in the stomach and legs.

Williams, of Pavilion Road, West Bridgford, pleaded guilty to being the person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.

'Significant injuries'

He had been looking after the dog and holding its lead while the owner was inside the pub, police said.

The court issued a destruction order on the dog under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

PC Natalie Hodges said: "The victim of this attack suffered significant injuries and required hospital treatment for a week.

"He is still in pain every day and has been unable to return fully to work.

"However, the impact on him emotionally has gone much further than these physical scars.

"It has affected his mental health, made him anxious about going out and scared of dogs.

"I hope this also sends a message to other dog owners about the importance of being in control of their pets at all times."