A WOMAN knocked to the ground by an Alsatian had to be rushed to Portiuncula Hospital to be treated for a broken leg sustained during the attack.
This was the scenario outlined to Judge James Faughnan at Ballinasloe District Court where the dog’s owner faced charges arising out of the incident.
Paul McMurrow of Cloonfad, Old Town, Co Roscommon is being prosecuted under the Control of Dogs Act. He also faces a number of other charges.
Garda Sgt Christy Brown outline a summary of the evidence. On May 14, 2024 the victim was taking her dog for a walk in a wooded area adjacent to the defendant’s house. Three dogs raced out of McMurrow’s gate and ran toward the victim. The Alsatian knocked her to the ground and she sustained a broken leg in the attack.
Judge Faughnan said he wanted to see a victim impact statement presented to him before he would decide on the case. Adjourning the matter until the November 6 sitting of the Cour, he told McMurrow’s solicitor that by then he wanted to see a compensation offer on the table.
This article is funded by Comisiún na Meán.
