A man who was mauled by two rottweilers suffered life-changing injuries, Sussex Police said today (Monday 8 August).
Next month, the dog’s owners are due to appear in court about the attack which happened in August last year.
Police said: “Two people have been summoned to court in connection with a dog attack in Bognor.
“Police responded to the incident in Lewes Close on the morning of Friday 18 August 2023 and ensured the two rottweilers were safely brought under control.
“Local resident Vic Franklin, 78, sustained life-changing injuries and continues his recovery at home.
“Matthew Roberts, 30, and Chloe Taylor, 27, from Chichester, have both been summoned to court to answer charges of being the owner or person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury, contrary to section 3(1) and (4) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
“They are due to appear before Worthing Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 6 August.”
After the mauling, Sussex Police said: “After receiving a number of 999 calls from concerned members of public, specialist firearms officers were swiftly deployed to the scene in Lewes Close and granted authority to bring the dogs safely under control.
“Firearms were discharged and both dogs were confirmed deceased.”
