Overview
- Sefton Magistrates' Court sentenced Callum Brown, 25, to 17 weeks in prison suspended for 12 months, plus 120 hours of unpaid work and 20 days of rehabilitation activity.
- The court issued a destruction order for Brown’s dog, Nala, with a 21‑day appeal window.
- The June 11 incident occurred outside the Tesco Extra in Bidston when a tethered bull terrier–type was released and attacked 13-year-old Buddy, also biting owner Terry Hunton.
- Buddy received emergency care and later died after complications, with vets reporting a heart attack during further treatment at ChesterGates Veterinary Hospital.
- The Huntons voiced grief and safety concerns, describing distressing court video of the attack and thanking a Tesco worker who helped rush Buddy for treatment.