PC Paul Youll, shown in the image above, has denied being in charge of a police dog that was dangerously out of control when it injured an innocent member of the public.
PC Youll, 41, a serving officer with Cleveland Police, appeared before South Tyneside Magistrates' Court last month.
He is charged with an offence under section 3(1) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, namely that he was in charge of a dog dangerously out of control near to Ormesby Stables, Ormesby Hall on the evening of 6th June 2016 and whilst out of control that dog caused injury to another person. The offence carries a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment.
He was the handler of Police Dog Ilko, which was being exercised in the area of Ormesby Hall when it took off and bit elite Teesside athlete Jonny Taylor. To make matters worse, the incident happened only a few weeks before Mr Taylor was due to take part in trials for the Olympics.
The court heard how Cleveland Police had obtained PD Ilko from another force after it was retired for attacking its trainer. Part of PC Youll's defence is that he was unaware of the chequered history of PD Ilko and could not foresee the attack on Mr Taylor.
Judge Amanda Rippon granted PC Youll unconditional bail until his trial date of 4th September 2018.
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