Brisbane council orders second dog destroyed after October park attack
Council ordered a dog destroyed after an October attack on a runner when the owner didn't contest the ruling.
Brisbane City Council has issued a destruction order for a dog that attacked jogger Ajay Malik in a northern suburb on October 16. Malik suffered serious injuries to his arms, legs and face during the incident in Chermside's 7th Brigade Park.
Two bulldog-crosses attacked him; one was shot by police and died from its wounds 11 days later. The second dog has been in council care since.
The dogs' owner Layla Evans did not contest the council's decision to deem the animal dangerous. She now has 14 days to appeal the destruction order.
If she seeks further review, she gets an additional 28 days. Violations involving the dog could result in fines up to $120,890 or two years in prison.
- October 16
- Attack date
- 7th Brigade Park, Chermside
- Attack location
- Two bulldog-crosses
- Dogs involved
- $120,890 or 2 years prison
- Maximum penalty
Why it mattersThe case sets a precedent for how councils handle dangerous animals and determines what happens when owners do not contest danger rulings.
AustraliaQueensland dog owners now see how quickly council can enforce destruction orders when animal danger is confirmed and owners don't fight the decision.
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