An 8-year-old boy's scalp was torn off by a bully, resulting in the mother and son being imprisoned.

Amanda Young, a 49-year-old mother, was entrusted with the care of her son's dog, a large XL bully. Unfortunately, this decision led to a tragic incident in which the dog attacked and severely injured an eight-year-old boy. Amanda's son Lewis, who had acquired the dog through a Facebook ad without checking its breed, was at work at the time of the incident.

According to the prosecution, Amanda had allowed the dog, named Snoop, to roam freely and unsupervised outside her flat in Bootle while she was inside drinking. On the day of the attack, February 10, several people had reported the dog's aggressive behavior, but Amanda failed to take any action. The attack occurred when the young boy stopped by to visit a friend in the communal area of the building.

Witnesses described the horrifying scene, with the dog frothing at the mouth and shaking the boy's head. Neighbors bravely tried to intervene and stop the attack, but the dog continued its assault. The boy was left with life-changing injuries, including a scalp ripped off, a skull fracture, and extensive injuries to his face and hands.

The court learned that the dog was classified as an XL bully, a breed that has been banned and requires strict restrictions, including being muzzled and kept on a lead in public. Lewis, who was the owner of the dog, had failed to comply with these regulations and had even allowed the dog to chew through its muzzle, rendering it useless. He claimed to be unaware of the dog's breed and had been planning to have it tested.

Amanda, who was responsible for the dog at the time of the attack, was sentenced to 20 months in jail after pleading guilty to being in charge of a dangerous dog in a public place. Lewis, on the other hand, received a two-year sentence for being the owner of the dog.

During sentencing, Judge Andrew Menary expressed his shock and horror at the severity of the attack and the lifelong impact it will have on the young victim. The boy's mother, who was present in court, shared the devastating effects the attack had on her son, who had to undergo multiple surgeries and is now afraid of dogs.

In their defense, Lewis's lawyer stated that he was devastated by the incident and will forever regret his actions. Amanda's lawyer mentioned her mental health struggles and her genuine remorse for the attack. Both were disqualified from owning a dog until further notice.

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and following regulations to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Our thoughts go out to the young victim and his family as they continue to recover from this traumatic experience.

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