Overview

• Daniel Savino, 46, pleaded guilty at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on July 24 to being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog.
• District Judge Matthew Bone scheduled sentencing for September 25 and said all penalties, including imprisonment, will be considered.
• Ozzy remains registered as an exempt XL Bully under the Dangerous Dogs Act but may now be ordered destroyed.
• The self-employed builder suffered deep wounds that required surgery and has been left uncertain if he will ever fully regain feeling in his lower leg.
• An insurance payout of £12,000 has been made to cover the victim’s medical treatment and loss of earnings.