Man's Dog Kills Neighbor, Trial Unfolds

On March 27, an 84-year-old man named John McCold died from injuries after an ex-cell bully

dog attacked him and warrington Cheshire back in.

February of last year, the dog's owner, Sean Garner, is on trial at Liverpool Crown Court,

denying charges that he owned a dangerously out-of-control animal that caused serious harm.

Police rushed to the scene and had to shoot the dog, named Toretto, ten times to stop

the attack.

Garner has already admitted to possessing two ex-cell bullies without the required exemption

certificates, including Toretto and another dog found at his home.

In court, Garner described himself as devastated by the tragedy, saying he took every precaution

to keep the dog secure in a shed before leaving the property.

He insisted the incident stem from the dog reacting to an intruder, not hunger or neglect.

Prosecutors challenged that account, pointing out the dog appeared to be mauling McCold rather

than just guarding the home.

Garner also admitted he stayed away after the attack, letting his pregnant partner handle

the situation with their kids, which led to her arrest.

The trial is still underway, as both sides present more evidence on what really happened

that day.