XL Bullies Attack Neighbour: Owner Jailed for Five Years
A dog owner has been locked up for five years after his XL bullies mauled a neighbour to death in Staffordshire. Ian Price, 52, suffered savage bite wounds while walking his own dogs in Stonnall in September 2023. The brutal 12-minute attack left the father-of-two dead, with the judge condemning it as an “appalling act of savagery.”
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Experts linked the dogs’ aggression to poor management, boredom, and frustration due to their living conditions. A witness described the home as filthy, with dog mess everywhere and signs of damage from the animals’ destructive behaviour.
Wife’s Devastating Tribute and Court’s Harsh Words
“Ian was more than my husband and my best friend, he was the other half of me. I am lost without him,” said Heather Price. “I am haunted by nightmares of what those dogs did. There is no peace, no comfort, nothing can bring back Ian.”
Sentencing, Judge Edwards called the attack “catastrophic” and praised Mr Price as a devoted husband and father. He highlighted the devastating impact on the family and said no sentence could ease their pain. “Ian was utterly overpowered and ravaged for 12 minutes until he succumbed,” he said. “This was a most appalling attack witnessed by many, including his wife and mother.”
