Man accused of failing to protect a woman who was savaged by his dogs

A man has been accused of having dangerously out-of-control dogs which savaged a woman.
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Terence Rainford, 54, of Birkrigg, Skelmersdale, appeared before Wigan magistrates charged with failing to stop two bull mastiffs from attacking a named woman at Beacon Country Park, Up Holland, on April 26.

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The hearing was told she was left with injuries.

The case was adjourned until December 13 for a Newton hearing which means the defendant admits to the charge but disputes the details which could have a bearing on the strength of sentence.