Nelson man in court after pitbull savaged dog owner and pet

3:50pm Sunday 29th July 2012 in Nelson

A SPANIEL owner was attacked by a 'ferocious' pit-bull type dog as he fought to wrestle his King Charles Cavalier from the animal's jaws, a court heard.

Stephen Taylor, who ended up unconscious, suffered serious injuries to his hand, had to undergo a three hour operation, spent four days in the Royal Preston Hospital and was off work for a month after the escaped dog sank its teeth into him and refused to let go.

His pet, which he had been trying to rescue, had been savaged repeatedly and tossed into the air by the attacking dog, but survived.

The victim, who had prised open the other animal's mouth and freed the spaniel twice in the prolonged and frenzied onslaught in a Nelson Street, had feared it was dead.

Burnley magistrates were told how police had to taser the offending dog twice to free Mr Taylor.

The animal was so ferocious, officers were forced to asphyxiate it at the scene because a vet was delayed.

The dog's owner, Rein Preem, 56, a sculptor, was said to have been unaware it had been let out of his property by a friend.

Preem went to the police station and reported the animal missing. Officers put two and two together and realised the dog was responsible for the attack.

Preem, described by his solicitor as a dog lover, admitted owning a dog and allowing it to be dangerously out of control on Berkeley Close, with injury being caused, on May 19.

The defendant, of Percy Street, Nelson, was given an eight week curfew, between 9pm and 8am and must pay £500 compensation. District Judge Peter Ward, who said the animal had not been involved in any previous incidents, did not disqualify Preem from owning or keeping dogs.

The hearing was told Mr Taylor suffered puncture wounds, cuts, deep lacerations and bites, had an operation and underwent physiotherapy.

He was expected to make a full recovery. His spaniel had injuries to the mouth and gashes and treatment came to almost £200.

Jasmine Basnyet, for Preem, said there had been no concerns about the dog's temperament.

Comments (15)

4:07pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Truth will out says...

"there had been no concerns about the dog's temperament."

No - there never is. These dogs are being bred for the sick purpose of fighting and it is past time that the penalties against the scumbags doing this were increased. Every time a pit-bull "type" attacks all we hear is how the dog had been fine previously etc.

I hope the innocent dog and owner are both ok.
"there had been no concerns about the dog's temperament." No - there never is. These dogs are being bred for the sick purpose of fighting and it is past time that the penalties against the scumbags doing this were increased. Every time a pit-bull "type" attacks all we hear is how the dog had been fine previously etc. I hope the innocent dog and owner are both ok. Truth will out

4:18pm Sun 29 Jul 12

RUinsane says...

So people who come on here and say its not the dogs fault its the owners, well this owner is a sculpter and described as a dog lover so he's hardly likey to train it to be an idiot, the dog was just an idiot and deserved to be put down. These danger dogs are legislated against for a reason, because they are dangerous. eradicate them from our shores before we read about another attack.
So people who come on here and say its not the dogs fault its the owners, well this owner is a sculpter and described as a dog lover so he's hardly likey to train it to be an idiot, the dog was just an idiot and deserved to be put down. These danger dogs are legislated against for a reason, because they are dangerous. eradicate them from our shores before we read about another attack. RUinsane

5:40pm Sun 29 Jul 12

bmca4916 says...

To stop any dog from attacking anyone and/or any other animal in any public place all dogs must be muzzled.if they escape from the owners property then they still should be prosecuted,including a hefty fine.
To stop any dog from attacking anyone and/or any other animal in any public place all dogs must be muzzled.if they escape from the owners property then they still should be prosecuted,including a hefty fine. bmca4916

6:06pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Hellboy says...

It's not the first time this man has been in trouble of his dog...Check this out:
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It's not the first time this man has been in trouble of his dog...Check this out: http://www.thewestmo rlandgazette.co.uk/n ews/9814732.Animal_s eized_in_Bolton_le_S ands_following_dange rous_dog_warrant/ Hellboy

7:09pm Sun 29 Jul 12

cloud99 says...

While it is sad what has happened, any breed of dog is capable of viciously attacking a person/another animal.
Not all of the so called "pit bull type" dogs are bread for fighting.
I was the proud owner of a red nose pit bull for 7yrs. He grew up with both my children and was a big softy. Even though we had a 6ft high fence, he on a few occasions escaped. Did he attack anyone? No, he was always found round the corner on the next street playing with other dogs.
While it is sad what has happened, any breed of dog is capable of viciously attacking a person/another animal. Not all of the so called "pit bull type" dogs are bread for fighting. I was the proud owner of a red nose pit bull for 7yrs. He grew up with both my children and was a big softy. Even though we had a 6ft high fence, he on a few occasions escaped. Did he attack anyone? No, he was always found round the corner on the next street playing with other dogs. cloud99

7:52pm Sun 29 Jul 12

RUinsane says...

cloud99 wrote:
While it is sad what has happened, any breed of dog is capable of viciously attacking a person/another animal.
Not all of the so called "pit bull type" dogs are bread for fighting.
I was the proud owner of a red nose pit bull for 7yrs. He grew up with both my children and was a big softy. Even though we had a 6ft high fence, he on a few occasions escaped. Did he attack anyone? No, he was always found round the corner on the next street playing with other dogs.
Ordinarily I would agree with you, unfortunately a chihauhau hasn't been given the tools whereas your softy has. So he gets my vote for one way trip to the vets.
[quote][p][bold]cloud99[/bold] wrote: While it is sad what has happened, any breed of dog is capable of viciously attacking a person/another animal. Not all of the so called "pit bull type" dogs are bread for fighting. I was the proud owner of a red nose pit bull for 7yrs. He grew up with both my children and was a big softy. Even though we had a 6ft high fence, he on a few occasions escaped. Did he attack anyone? No, he was always found round the corner on the next street playing with other dogs.[/p][/quote]Ordinarily I would agree with you, unfortunately a chihauhau hasn't been given the tools whereas your softy has. So he gets my vote for one way trip to the vets. RUinsane

9:49pm Sun 29 Jul 12

carrman2 says...

The Owner and the Dog should be put down for the safety of others!
The Owner and the Dog should be put down for the safety of others! carrman2

10:11pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Heretical says...

I have a neighbour who has a mastiff breed of dog.i have absolutely no doubt that this dog is a lovely family pet......within the family .
But, I have seen this dog go insane with rage and become desperate to escape the confines of their yard when it sees or hears dogs or passers by go past.Similarly,I have seen this dog go mad to get to neighbours while on it's lead,being held by it's owner who reprimands the dog but the dog's nature is over protective (am being nice here)
It's a matter of time before the dog escapes the yard,or escapes him and attacks someone or something....just time.
It's in its nature to attack and protect it's territory.
I have a neighbour who has a mastiff breed of dog.i have absolutely no doubt that this dog is a lovely family pet......within the family . But, I have seen this dog go insane with rage and become desperate to escape the confines of their yard when it sees or hears dogs or passers by go past.Similarly,I have seen this dog go mad to get to neighbours while on it's lead,being held by it's owner who reprimands the dog but the dog's nature is over protective (am being nice here) It's a matter of time before the dog escapes the yard,or escapes him and attacks someone or something....just time. It's in its nature to attack and protect it's territory. Heretical

10:26pm Sun 29 Jul 12

RUinsane says...

Heretical wrote:
I have a neighbour who has a mastiff breed of dog.i have absolutely no doubt that this dog is a lovely family pet......within the family .
But, I have seen this dog go insane with rage and become desperate to escape the confines of their yard when it sees or hears dogs or passers by go past.Similarly,I have seen this dog go mad to get to neighbours while on it's lead,being held by it's owner who reprimands the dog but the dog's nature is over protective (am being nice here)
It's a matter of time before the dog escapes the yard,or escapes him and attacks someone or something....just time.
It's in its nature to attack and protect it's territory.
Another dog I would take on a one way trip to the vets.
[quote][p][bold]Heretical[/bold] wrote: I have a neighbour who has a mastiff breed of dog.i have absolutely no doubt that this dog is a lovely family pet......within the family . But, I have seen this dog go insane with rage and become desperate to escape the confines of their yard when it sees or hears dogs or passers by go past.Similarly,I have seen this dog go mad to get to neighbours while on it's lead,being held by it's owner who reprimands the dog but the dog's nature is over protective (am being nice here) It's a matter of time before the dog escapes the yard,or escapes him and attacks someone or something....just time. It's in its nature to attack and protect it's territory.[/p][/quote]Another dog I would take on a one way trip to the vets. RUinsane

11:27pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Heretical says...

As someone who bred Staffordshire Bull Terriers ,KC registered,many years ago and vetted all buyers and checked in on the dogs we sold as the years passed. So would I RUInsane.
As someone who bred Staffordshire Bull Terriers ,KC registered,many years ago and vetted all buyers and checked in on the dogs we sold as the years passed. So would I RUInsane. Heretical

10:33am Mon 30 Jul 12

Burnleydad says...

RUinsane you prat Humans have the power to end lives so does this mean we should all take a trip down to the vets???? NO only a few of us have the mentality to end lives in the same aggressive way and what do they get!! No bloody much.!.
RUinsane you prat Humans have the power to end lives so does this mean we should all take a trip down to the vets???? NO only a few of us have the mentality to end lives in the same aggressive way and what do they get!! No bloody much.!. Burnleydad

3:23pm Mon 30 Jul 12

disgusted tunbridge wells says...

Has anybody seen any of this chaps sculptures ?
Has anybody seen any of this chaps sculptures ? disgusted tunbridge wells

5:16pm Mon 30 Jul 12

RUinsane says...

Burnleydad wrote:
RUinsane you prat Humans have the power to end lives so does this mean we should all take a trip down to the vets???? NO only a few of us have the mentality to end lives in the same aggressive way and what do they get!! No bloody much.!.
???Bewildered???
[quote][p][bold]Burnleydad[/bold] wrote: RUinsane you prat Humans have the power to end lives so does this mean we should all take a trip down to the vets???? NO only a few of us have the mentality to end lives in the same aggressive way and what do they get!! No bloody much.!.[/p][/quote]???Bewildered??? RUinsane

1:36pm Tue 31 Jul 12

holmesy69 says...

its not the dogs its the prats who own them who should be put down,i am not racist but its the pakis who use them to look hard the police and rspca should ban them all from having having dogs
its not the dogs its the prats who own them who should be put down,i am not racist but its the pakis who use them to look hard the police and rspca should ban them all from having having dogs holmesy69

2:56pm Fri 3 Aug 12

NelsonAsianButProudBritish says...

I think this is horrific. As a british pakistani and proud at that, i can only say we should all focus on Bradley Wiggins monumental achievement and not insignificant things such as somebody being attacked by a ferocious dog. What Bradley has done is up there with the moon landings and the building of the great pyramid.
I think this is horrific. As a british pakistani and proud at that, i can only say we should all focus on Bradley Wiggins monumental achievement and not insignificant things such as somebody being attacked by a ferocious dog. What Bradley has done is up there with the moon landings and the building of the great pyramid. NelsonAsianButProudBritish

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