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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29698Having an uncontrolled dog · Co. Laois · 15 Jan 2026

Man sentenced for uncontrolled dog attack in Portlaoise

A collie and German shepherd mix escaped from a house on Berryridge Avenue, Maryborough, Portlaoise, on 15 January 2026, attacking a smaller dog and knocking over a two-year-old girl who suffered bruising to her right eye. Bartosz Jaroszewski, 19, admitted having an uncontrolled dog at Portlaoise District Court. Judge Andrew Gubbins applied the probation act on condition the man donates €330 to the NSPCA, and the dog was sent to the Legendary Stardust Farm in Poland for behavioural therapy.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced4 Nov
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A collie and German shepherd mix escaped from a house and attacked a smaller dog, knocking over a two-year-old child.
  • The child suffered bruising to her right eye and the veterinary bill for the smaller dog was €339.
  • The dog escaped when the owner was going to the car and the attack happened about 100 metres from the house.
  • A car came along and the larger dog was scared away.
Where
Berryridge Avenue, Maryborough, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
15 January 2026.
Charges
Bartosz Jaroszewski, 19, admitted having an uncontrolled dog.
In court
The case was heard at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
Sentence
Judge Andrew Gubbins applied the probation act on condition the man donates €330 to the NSPCA.
Other details
  • The dog was sent to the Legendary Stardust Farm in Poland for behavioural therapy.
  • The accused had no previous convictions.
  • The dog was a family pet and the owner left the door open so the dog got out.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBartosz Jaroszewski, 19, admitted having an uncontrolled dog at Berryridge Avenue, Maryborough, Portlaoise, on 15 January 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe dog attacked a smaller dog and knocked over a two-year-old child. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe child suffered bruising to her right eye. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe veterinary bill for the smaller dog was €339. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe attacking dog was a mix between a collie and a German sheppard. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA car came along and the larger dog was scared away. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe dog escaped from the house when the owner was going to the car, and the attack happened about 100 metres from the house. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe dog was sent to the Legendary Stardust Farm in Poland for behavioural therapy. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Gubbins applied the probation act on condition the man donates €330 to the NSPCA. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused had no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe dog was a family pet and the owner left the door open so the dog got out. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherAfter the incident the dog was kept in the house and would stay there if the door was opened. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Nov2026
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Toddler knocked down as dog attacked in Portlaoise

    Court report of the guilty plea and sentencing; the dog was sent to Poland for behavioural training and the accused was given a probation order with a €330 donation to the NSPCA.

    accused, Bartosz Jaroszewski, 19, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Bartosz Jaroszewskivictim, 2, female