A man has been charged after three police officers were allegedly injured by a dog – and denied the allegations at Swindon Magistrates’ Court.
John Camac, 55, pleaded not guilty to three counts of owning a Staffordshire bull terrier that caused injury to a person whilst dangerously out of control.
Prosecutor Kate Prince said the incidents are said to have occurred on two separate occasions and involved a police sergeant and two police community support officers (PCSOs).
It’s alleged the dog, named Rocco, bounded towards neighbourhood sergeant Richard Tottle – biting him on the wrist and causing a scratch – in October 2021.
The following month, in November 2021, it’s said Rocco bit PCSOs Ellie Grindrod and Ashlee John. Neither is said to have suffered any significant injuries.
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Paul Gilmartin, defending, said Camac is “extremely upset” about the allegations and the fact his dog was seized and has remained in a pound for many months.
He claims the Crown Prosecution Service has “no evidence” to back up the charges, and says that pursuing the case is a waste of public money.
The defendant, of Studland Close, Park South, elected a crown court trial – despite the magistrates accepting jurisdiction over the case.
He will next appear at Swindon Court Court on 8 July for a plea and trial preparation hearing.