Dog-punching Wigan man also admits to having dangerous pet which bit elderly relative
A man has admitted to punching a dog and on Christmas Day failing to stop one from attacking an elderly relative.
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Ian Mitchell, 56, of Linney Square, Scholes, had initially stood before borough magistrates to deny attacking the animal on December 15 and 10 days later having an out-of-control Japanese Akita called Roxy which bit 80-year-old Maureen Mitchell in her own home.
But on return to court he changed his pleas to guilty.
The case was adjourned until May 23 for the preparation of pre-sentence reports.