Owner of dog which attacked girl, 6, charged under Control of Dogs Act

The owner of a dog, which mauled a girl's head and body, has appeared in court charged with three counts under the Control of Dogs Act.

Eric McSweeney of Patricks Road, Ballysimon, Limerick, was charged with having the dog without a valid dog licence, and with having no muzzle on the dog on the day of the horrific attack.