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Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Three German Shepherds launch 'pack attack' as woman left needing plastic surgery
The horror attack involving three German Shepherd cross dogs took place in a public field and left the victim with multiple wounds to her hands and fingers which required plastic surgery A dog owner has been warned she could be jailed after her three German Shepherd cross dogs launched a savage attack on another woman in a public field. Sarah Pike, 51, from Exeter, appeared before Exeter Magistrates' Court, where she admitted being the owner in charge of dogs dangerously out of control that caused injury. The attack happened at Exwick playing fields in December, and left the victim with multiple bite wounds to her hands and fingers. She later required plastic surgery. The prosecutor described it in court as a 'pack attack', telling magistrates that the three dogs - named Zac, Storm, and Nala - had acted together during the incident. Pike also pleaded guilty to two additional charges of being in charge of dogs dangerously out of control on the same day. She was told she could face up to six months in custody. Following the incident, the three dogs were seized by police, and two other dogs - previously in Pike's care - were euthanised after separate attacks on 'other dogs and humans', the court heard. District Judge Angela Brereton told the hearing that an expert report would now be prepared to assess the temperament of the dogs. A destruction order may be made depending on the outcome. Pike is due to be sentenced in September. Last month, a dog latched onto a woman's face in Liverpool and left her needing 20 stitches after what began as a seemingly innocent gesture on a night out. Mum Cody Davies had been out with a friend when she stopped to stroke a dog, which she described as a "pitbull type". Within seconds, it jumped up and bit her in the face. The 31-year-old said she was left with "blood pouring" from the wound and that she was lucky not to lose her lip following the attack on Mathew Street at 1am on Sunday, June 29. Cody, from Port Sunlight, was taken to Aintree Hospital from the city centre where she received 20 stitches to her face. Following the attack, the mum urged others to not approach dogs unless they're certain they are safe. "I feel terrible and I feel so sad. I love my dogs and this dog was just playing with its owner in the street so I went over to stroke it," Cody told the Liverpool Echo. "When I went over, the woman didn't say anything about not approaching them but when I did, it jumped up and bit my face. I was running around with my hands covering my face and blood pouring from my face. "No taxis would take me because I was covered in blood and thankfully someone rang an ambulance for me."
The Irish Sun
23-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Woman mauled by 3 German Shepherd-mix dogs in playing field as owner, 51, faces jail
A DOG owner has been warned she may be imprisoned after her three German Shepherd cross dogs attacked a woman in a field. Sarah Pike, 51, admitted to being the owner in charge the dogs dangerously out of control that caused injury in December in Exwick playing fields in She also faces two other charges on the same day of being the person in charge of dogs dangerously out of control. Exeter Magistrates' Court heard the prosecutor call the shocking scenes a "pack attack", adding that the woman suffered multiple bite wounds to her hands and fingers in the horrific mauling. The victim needed plastic surgery, they added. The three dogs - called Zac, Storm and Nala - were seized by police at the time and two other dogs were euthanized following the attack on "other dogs and humans." Read More on UK News Ms Pike was told she faces up to six months in custody when she is sentenced in September. And District Judge Angela Brereton said an expert report will be prepared about the temperament of the dogs as a destruction order may be made against them. 31,920 More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Most read in The Sun is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at 1 Ms Pike has been warned she could face jail time for her out-of-control dogs (file photo) Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
23-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman mauled by 3 German Shepherd-mix dogs in playing field as owner, 51, faces jail
The victim required plastic surgery after the horrific attack DOG ATTACK Woman mauled by 3 German Shepherd-mix dogs in playing field as owner, 51, faces jail Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DOG owner has been warned she may be imprisoned after her three German Shepherd cross dogs attacked a woman in a field. Sarah Pike, 51, admitted to being the owner in charge the dogs dangerously out of control that caused injury in December in Exwick playing fields in Exeter, Devon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up She also faces two other charges on the same day of being the person in charge of dogs dangerously out of control. Exeter Magistrates' Court heard the prosecutor call the shocking scenes a "pack attack", adding that the woman suffered multiple bite wounds to her hands and fingers in the horrific mauling. The victim needed plastic surgery, they added. The three dogs - called Zac, Storm and Nala - were seized by police at the time and two other dogs were euthanized following the attack on "other dogs and humans." Ms Pike was told she faces up to six months in custody when she is sentenced in September. And District Judge Angela Brereton said an expert report will be prepared about the temperament of the dogs as a destruction order may be made against them. 31,920 dog attacks were recorded by police forces across the UK last year, up 56 per cent compared to five years prior. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Independent
07-03-2025
- The Independent
Man found not guilty of racially abusing ex-England international Ugo Monye
A man who shouted the n-word in the vicinity of former England rugby union international Ugo Monye following a rugby match has been found not guilty of a public order offence. Angus Beukes, 32, from South Africa, made the comment at Exeter's Sandy Park Stadium after the Exeter Chiefs played Gloucester on November 19 2023. Exeter Magistrates' Court heard Mr Monye had been commentating at the Premiership match and was leaving for his taxi to the train station at about 5pm. The ex-Harlequins player-turned-pundit described hearing a man with a South African accent repeatedly use the n-word, leaving him 'extremely shocked'. Mr Beukes, a mechanic who represented himself in court via video link from South Africa, denied a charge of causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress. He insisted he had been talking to a female friend, who is also South African, and the n-word word is acceptable in their home country. Magistrates found him not guilty of the charge, concluding that prosecutors had not proved that Mr Beukes, who is mixed race, knew the word was offensive in Britain. Presiding justice Paul Doyle said the 'key point' was whether Mr Beukes intended his actions to be threatening, abusive or insulting and whether he knew that they might have been. 'In evidence, we have heard that the use of the n-word was directed at your friend,' Mr Doyle told Mr Beukes. 'We have also heard that there has been no general socialising outside of the South African community that you shared a house with while in the UK for the time you were here. 'We heard from a number of independent witnesses. The majority of those agreed that the use of the n-word was used towards your friend to stop her from using her phone. 'Mr Monye's evidence is that the n-word was used multiple times, also following when he remonstrated with you and while you were running away.' Mr Doyle said Mr Beukes had only been in the UK for six months at the time of the offence and the question for the bench was whether he became aware the n-word was offensive in UK culture during that time. 'The onus is on the prosecution to show us that this was the case,' he added. 'We find that they have not demonstrated this beyond reasonable doubt. 'As these elements have not been fully proved to a satisfactory standard, we find you not guilty of the offence.' Prosecuting, Maree Doyle read witness statements, including from Mr Monye, describing how a man with a South African accent shouted the n-word as crowds were leaving the stadium. In a statement, Mr Monye said: 'I felt immediately shocked by this as the word is extremely offensive. I heard the word again said as the male went past me. The male stood in front of me and repeated the word again. 'My first thought was he would have to be drunk to be shouting that word in public. I had a bag over my shoulder. I dropped it on the floor to challenge his behaviour. 'I said 'mate, you can't be saying that'. I took hold of him at the top of his jacket. We were sort of jostling but it didn't get any more physical than that. I expected him to apologise. He just seemed to double down.' Mr Monye said supporters separated the two men and he asked for someone to take a photograph of Mr Beukes but nobody did so. He alleged that Mr Beukes repeated the racial slur again before running off. 'He said it while looking me in the eye,' Mr Monye added. In evidence, Mr Beukes said he had been invited to the match by friends and attended along with a female colleague, also from South Africa. He insisted the n-word has 'no significant meaning' in South Africa and that he was not aware it was offensive until Mr Monye's reaction. 'In South Africa, we reprimand each other like that,' Mr Beukes added. 'In my country, it doesn't mean anything. It has no meaning whatsoever.' Mr Beukes told the court he only used the n-word once, towards his friend, saying 'My n-word, put your phone away' as she was causing a bottleneck in the queue of fans waiting to leave the stadium. The Chiefs apologised to Mr Monye following the incident, which was investigated by Devon and Cornwall Police. In a statement released at the time, the Rugby Football Union said it was 'appalled' by what happened and pledged its 'full support' to Mr Monye.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man found not guilty of racially abusing ex-England international Ugo Monye
A man who shouted the n-word in the vicinity of former England rugby union international Ugo Monye following a rugby match has been found not guilty of a public order offence. Angus Beukes, 32, from South Africa, made the comment at Exeter's Sandy Park Stadium after the Exeter Chiefs played Gloucester on November 19 2023. Exeter Magistrates' Court heard Mr Monye had been commentating at the Premiership match and was leaving for his taxi to the train station at about 5pm. The ex-Harlequins player-turned-pundit described hearing a man with a South African accent repeatedly use the n-word, leaving him 'extremely shocked'. Mr Beukes, a mechanic who represented himself in court via video link from South Africa, denied a charge of causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress. He insisted he had been talking to a female friend, who is also South African, and the n-word word is acceptable in their home country. Magistrates found him not guilty of the charge, concluding that prosecutors had not proved that Mr Beukes, who is mixed race, knew the word was offensive in Britain. Presiding justice Paul Doyle said the 'key point' was whether Mr Beukes intended his actions to be threatening, abusive or insulting and whether he knew that they might have been. 'In evidence, we have heard that the use of the n-word was directed at your friend,' Mr Doyle told Mr Beukes. 'We have also heard that there has been no general socialising outside of the South African community that you shared a house with while in the UK for the time you were here. 'We heard from a number of independent witnesses. The majority of those agreed that the use of the n-word was used towards your friend to stop her from using her phone. 'Mr Monye's evidence is that the n-word was used multiple times, also following when he remonstrated with you and while you were running away.' Mr Doyle said Mr Beukes had only been in the UK for six months at the time of the offence and the question for the bench was whether he became aware the n-word was offensive in UK culture during that time. 'The onus is on the prosecution to show us that this was the case,' he added. 'We find that they have not demonstrated this beyond reasonable doubt. 'As these elements have not been fully proved to a satisfactory standard, we find you not guilty of the offence.' Prosecuting, Maree Doyle read witness statements, including from Mr Monye, describing how a man with a South African accent shouted the n-word as crowds were leaving the stadium. In a statement, Mr Monye said: 'I felt immediately shocked by this as the word is extremely offensive. I heard the word again said as the male went past me. The male stood in front of me and repeated the word again. 'My first thought was he would have to be drunk to be shouting that word in public. I had a bag over my shoulder. I dropped it on the floor to challenge his behaviour. 'I said 'mate, you can't be saying that'. I took hold of him at the top of his jacket. We were sort of jostling but it didn't get any more physical than that. I expected him to apologise. He just seemed to double down.' Mr Monye said supporters separated the two men and he asked for someone to take a photograph of Mr Beukes but nobody did so. He alleged that Mr Beukes repeated the racial slur again before running off. 'He said it while looking me in the eye,' Mr Monye added. In evidence, Mr Beukes said he had been invited to the match by friends and attended along with a female colleague, also from South Africa. He insisted the n-word has 'no significant meaning' in South Africa and that he was not aware it was offensive until Mr Monye's reaction. 'In South Africa, we reprimand each other like that,' Mr Beukes added. 'In my country, it doesn't mean anything. It has no meaning whatsoever.' Mr Beukes told the court he only used the n-word once, towards his friend, saying 'My n-word, put your phone away' as she was causing a bottleneck in the queue of fans waiting to leave the stadium. The Chiefs apologised to Mr Monye following the incident, which was investigated by Devon and Cornwall Police. In a statement released at the time, the Rugby Football Union said it was 'appalled' by what happened and pledged its 'full support' to Mr Monye.
