Ireland Case No. 22412Uncontrolled dogs (animal-related offence) · Co. Laois · 4 Jan 2022
Man admits having uncontrolled dogs that bit jogger in Mountrath, Laois
Francis Tuohy, 21, of Dysart Beg, Mountrath, admitted at Portlaoise District Court to having uncontrolled dogs that bit a jogger on the right thigh on 4 January 2022. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case for €500 to be brought to court on 11 May 2023.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court13 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatFrancis Tuohy, 21, of Dysart Beg, Mountrath admitted having uncontrolled dogs at Dysart Beg on January 4, 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA jogger was out running at Dysart Beg, Mountrath when a number of dogs approached and one bit him on the back of the leg. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe injured party had to visit the GP and take antibiotics. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe man was bitten on the right thigh. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the case for €500 to be brought to court on May 11. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant had three previous convictions but none for animal related matters. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherAll of the dogs were licensed. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherAll of the dogs are gone now except a pup of 21 months old. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant was unemployed. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Feb2023Man in court after jogger bitten by dog in the Midlands
First report of the court appearance; defendant admitted the offence and the case was adjourned for a payment.
suspect, Francis Tuohy, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Francis Tuohyvictim, male