Man Avoids Jail After Dog Attack on Child and Rescuers

Farhat Ajaz received a suspended sentence despite his dog's attack on an 11-year-old girl and two men in Birmingham.

Farhat Ajaz, 62, was handed a two-year suspended sentence after his XL Bully attacked an 11-year-old girl and two men who came to her aid.
The attack occurred in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, with the victims requiring hospital treatment for their injuries.
Ajaz pleaded guilty to charges including harassment and being responsible for a dangerously out-of-control dog causing injury.
Judge Heidi Kubik cited Ajaz's health issues and guilty pleas as reasons for not imposing an immediate custodial sentence.
Ajaz is banned from owning dogs for life and expressed remorse for the incident, acknowledging his inability to control the dog.