Dog owner fined £2,100 after his animals savage sheep in attack
A MAN appeared in court after his three dogs attacked sheep in Co Antrim.
Chris Steele (41) of Mourneview Park, Carrickfergus, pleaded guilty at Laganside Magistrates Court on Tuesday to being the keeper of three huskytype dogs which strayed onto a property at Red Brae Road and attacked the livestock.
He was ordered to pay a fine of £2,100, plus costs of £155.
The charges related to an incident in February.
Charges were also brought in relation to breaches of existing control conditions on the same date in relation to previous cases of straying.
The case was brought against Steele by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.
“Mid and East Antrim Borough Council gives a high priority to the investigation of any dog attack,” a spokesman said.
“Complaints are investigated
thoroughly and where necessary formal action is taken, such as prosecution for offences, as in this case.
“We hope this serves as a warning to anyone who does not take appropriate care to prevent their dogs from attacking livestock, or indeed other dogs or people. The council would ask that dog owners are responsible and ensure their dogs are under
control at all times when in a public place.
“When their dogs are not in a public place, the keeper of the dog must ensure that their dog is securely confined in a building, yard or other enclosure from which it cannot escape.”
For more information, go to www. midandeastantrim.gov.uk/animalwelfare