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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21805Breach of Control of Dogs Act (dog attack) · Co. Kildare · 19 Dec 2020

Woman prosecuted over dog attack in Sallins

Jana Samalova, 39, of Sallins, was prosecuted at Naas District Court for breaching the Control of Dogs Act after her dog attacked another dog at Canal Bank, Sallins, on 19 December 2020. The case was adjourned.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe injured dog was smaller and was grabbed around the neck (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe cost of vet treatment for the injured dog was €1,096 (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe injured party had a two-year-old child with her at the time of the attack (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe attack occurred at Canal Bank, Sallins (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident took place on 19 December 2020 (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan noted that banning the owner from owning a pet could mean the dog would have to be put down (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned (kildarenow.com)
  • courtSgt Dave Hanrahan presented the prosecution case in court (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Mar2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Woman prosecuted over alleged dog attack

    Court hearing at Naas District Court where the prosecution case was presented and the matter was adjourned.

    accused, Jana Samalova, 39, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jana Samalovavictim, female