A WOMAN has been sentenced after an attack in Church Crookham which left an animal with wounds to its neck and ear.

A Rhodesian Ridgeback Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross attacked another dog in an alleyway near Sandy Lane/Jubilee Drive on Friday, October 27, according to police.

The owner of the attacked dog attempted to remove his dog but suffered an injury to his wrist and hand in the process.

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He attended Frimley Park Hospital to receive anti-inflammatory medicine and antibiotics.

His dog was taken to the vet to receive treatment after suffering a wound to its neck and ear.

A woman was arrested and later charged in connection with the incident.

Zakiya Berrabah, 51, of Jubilee Drive, Church Crookham, was charged with being the owner/person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.

She pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday, October 2. 

Berrabah must also pay £300 compensation to the victim.

The woman’s dog was seized by police and has since been put down.

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Fleet Police Sergeant, Geoff Hill, said: “The majority of dog owners are responsible, but unfortunately there are a small minority whose recklessness puts the welfare of other animals – and people – at risk.

“It is so important to keep dogs either on leads or under close control, particularly in built-up areas.

“Please keep your dog in sight at all times, be aware of what it is doing, and be confident it will return to you promptly on command. If you cannot be confident of this, the dog should not be off the lead.

“Our officers will do everything we can to ensure our community remains safe and I would like to praise the victim for coming forward and reporting this to us.”