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Dog Owner's Suspended Sentence

A man in Birmingham receives a suspended sentence for owning a dog that attacked an 11-year-old girl and two others.

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Farhat AjazEkwal TiwanaJudge Heidi Kubik KcNumaan AhmedYousef Ahmadzai

What other charges did Ajaz face?: Ajaz also faced charges for harassing a former partner, including threats to kill. This added to the severity of the case, though it did not lead to a custodial sentence.
What injuries resulted from the dog attack?: The dog, believed to be an XL bully named Tyson, injured the girl and two other men who intervened. The attack led to significant injuries for the girl, including shoulder and arm injuries and scarring.
What factors did the judge consider during sentencing?: The judge considered Ajaz's guilty plea, health issues (lung disease and cardiac problems), and the fact that the dog attack was a 'sheer act of stupidity' in sentencing.
What sentence did Farhat Ajaz receive for the dog attack?: Farhat Ajaz, the owner of a dog that attacked an 11-year-old girl, received a two-year suspended sentence. He pleaded guilty to owning a dog that caused injury while dangerously out of control.
What additional penalties did Ajaz receive besides the suspended sentence?: In addition to the suspended sentence, Ajaz received a lifetime ban on owning dogs and a restraining order. The incident prompted further discussion about the potential dangers of certain dog breeds.

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