XL Bully owner is jailed for three years after dog left 12-year-old girl with horrific injuries in terrifying attack

An XL Bully dog owner has been jailed after his dog left a 12-year-old girl with life-changing injuries following a terrifying attack.    

Justin Allison’s vicious dog Rocco, which was unmuzzled and off a lead, ‘latched on’ to the schoolgirl and sank its teeth into her arm. 

At Newport Crown Court, it was recounted how the girl’s father bravely saved her from the beast’s attack in Brynmawr, south Wales.

Allison, 38, who admitted having a banned breed to the court, reportedly walked over but ‘didn’t come close’ and ‘didn’t do anything’.

After the attack the animal then attempted to bite the girl’s mother before Allison regained control of his pet. 

Although the father emerged from the incident unharmed, his daughter suffered severe arm injuries, resulting in exposed bones and tendons. She received treatment at the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran, south Wales.

Since the attack last October, her wounds are said to be ‘healing well,’ the court heard.

During the trial, Prosecutor Lisa Lewis described the terrifying ordeal: the victim noticed a dog rapidly approaching her. In a matter of seconds, the dog reached her, growling menacingly, causing fear to grip her as she hurried towards her father for safety.

Justin Allison's vicious dog Rocco (pictured with his owner), which was unmuzzled and off a lead, 'latched on' to the schoolgirl and sank its teeth into her arm

Justin Allison’s vicious dog Rocco (pictured with his owner), which was unmuzzled and off a lead, ‘latched on’ to the schoolgirl and sank its teeth into her arm

Allison, of Ebbw Vale, appeared today at Newport Crown Court and was jailed for three years. He was also banned from owning dogs for 10 years

Allison, of Ebbw Vale, appeared today at Newport Crown Court and was jailed for three years. He was also banned from owning dogs for 10 years

Allison, 38, who admitted having a banned breed to the court, reportedly walked over but 'didn't come close' and 'didn't do anything'

Allison, 38, who admitted having a banned breed to the court, reportedly walked over but ‘didn’t come close’ and ‘didn’t do anything’

‘It jumped on the girl’s back and as she covered her head it latched onto her arm.

‘The next thing she could remember was her dad on top of the dog, wrestling it.

‘She has then walked into the middle of the road to shout for help. The dog owner has then appeared. She said he walked over but didn’t come close and wouldn’t do anything.

‘She described him as not being bothered to help her dad while she was shouting in the middle of the road. She managed to push her dad in the direction of the owner and he managed to put a lead on the dog.’

The court heard Allison told the girl and her father that if anyone wanted him he would be at his home nearby.

Miss Lewis said: ‘He did not offer any assistance at all. The girl’s mother arrived and had a go at the defendant asking why there was no muzzle on the dog.

‘The dog then tried to go for her mother but thankfully the defendant told the mother to go away and pulled the dog back.’

Allison admitted possessing a banned breed without a licence, in charge of a dog dangerously out of control in a public place and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place on December 9.

Newport Crown Court heard that the girl was rescued after her brave father wrestled the banned dog off of his daughter following the horrific mauling in Brynmawr, south Wales (stock image)

Newport Crown Court heard that the girl was rescued after her brave father wrestled the banned dog off of his daughter following the horrific mauling in Brynmawr, south Wales (stock image)

Patrick Meadows, defending, said Allison pleaded guilty at the ‘first opportunity’ and was apologising and showing remorse after what happened.

The court heard that Allison is single and lives with his grandparents.

Two people were arrested following the attack on October 7 and the dog was seized and humanely destroyed by a veterinary surgeon.

Allison, of Ebbw Vale, appeared today at Newport Crown Court and was jailed for three years.

He was also banned from owning dogs for 10 years.

Detective Chief Inspector Virginia Davies, the senior investigating officer, said: ‘Allison failed to keep his dog under control and a girl was viciously attacked, causing serious injuries.

‘We wish her the very best with her ongoing recovery following this attack.

‘This case should serve as a reminder to all dog owners of the importance of having your dog under control at all times.

‘We take all reports of suspected irresponsible dog ownership seriously and we urge everyone to follow the legislation and guidance to prevent events like this happening in the future.’

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