Boy arrested after being bitten by dog

A teenager who was nipped by a dog became so agitated with the owner and other people that gardaí had to be called to restore peace in the neighbourhood.

The 16-year-old found himself facing three charges at a juvenile sitting of Cork District Court yesterday. He cannot be identified because of his age.

The teenager pleaded guilty to three public order charges arising out of the incident.

Insp Gary McPolin said Sgt Michael Kelleher responded to a call on the night of Oct 6, 2012.

The teenager claimed he had been bitten by a dog and was ranting at the owner and at neighbours.

“Sgt Kelleher found no bite mark on any part of his person. He was agitated and aggressive. His mother and sister arrived on the scene and placated him.

“Sgt Kelleher told him to calm down and leave the area and warned him of the consequences of failing to do so. He walked away a short distance but returned in a more aggressive and agitated state. He continued to shout at neighbours and had to be arrested.”

The teenager was taken to his local Garda station and, when his mother was contacted and asked to bring him home, she refused to do so. Gardaí had to drive him home.

Solicitor Emmet Boyle said the outline of events was accepted and the defendant did get “a nip” from a dog and was very cross with the owner about it. He apologised on the defendant’s behalf.

Judge Con O’Leary adjourned sentencing for two months to allow time for the preparation of a probation report.

The defendant pleaded guilty to charges of being drunk and a source of danger, being threatening and abusive and failing to leave the scene of a disturbance when directed.