The owner of an XL Bully dog which mauled a man who was visiting her home has been sentenced.
Police were called to the house in Maple Leaf Gardens, Worksop, around 5.45pm on 14 August 2025 after the dog attacked Beverley Anderson and her friend.
The man was found lying in the kitchen with serious injuries to his face and hands and officers began first aid treatment.
Anderson had suffered superficial injuries to her arms.
Officers located the dog in the garden and sedated the animal before transporting it to secure kennels.
The victim needed hospital treatment for deep bite wounds to both arms, a torn eyelid and other facial injuries.
He did not support a prosecution but officers began an investigation into the incident and Anderson was charged with being the owner of a dangerously out of control dog which had caused an injury.
Anderson, of Maple Leaf Gardens, pleaded guilty to the offence and was sentenced at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (30 September).
The 62-year-old was banned from keeping a dog for ten years and given a prison sentence of 12 months in jail, suspended for 12 months.
Police Constable Mark Jennings, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“I’d like to thank the numerous members of the community who helped us investigate this incident.
“There was considerable concern locally that Anderson’s dogs posed a threat to families following this attack and earlier incidents.
“The man suffered significant injuries and although he did not support a prosecution, officers carried out a thorough investigation because of this wider community concern.
“Officers who attended the scene should also be commended for providing first aid as well as safely containing and securing the dog so no one else was harmed.”
