A dog owner whose pet has been ordered to be killed after it bit him while he was having sex, has said he intends to appeal the decision.
Scott
Thurston was having sex with his partner Leanne Bell last August when
two-year-old XL Bully dog named Hank sank his teeth into his arm and
chin.
As he attempted to push off his beloved pet, Leanne
called police who seized the animal and a court has now ordered the dog
be killed. The dog is currently housed at Dyfed-Powys Police
headquarters awaiting his fate but Thurston is lodging an appeal.
Speaking
on behalf of Mr Thurston, a family member wrote on Facebook according
to MailOnline : “Not the news we wanted to share... there is room for an
appeal and we will update further once Scott has had time to discuss
further with the legal team.”
It was reported bodycam footage
shot by police showed Thurston containing his dog while his partner was
heard saying: “I've got four kids, I love the dog, but I can't have him
around my kids.”
Ian Birch, representing Mr Thurston at
Llanelli Magistrates’ Court, said the dog could be returned home with
“proper contingencies”. There had been no previous incidents involving
Hank. As well as the destruction order, an order for £800 in costs was
made.
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