The Central Asian Shepherd-type breed involved in the incident had previously attacked another person
20:19, 05 May 2026Updated 21:18, 05 May 2026
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Mossley Mill
A child was attacked by a stray dog that had previously been ordered to be kept in a secure enclosure and muzzled at all times in public.
The Central Asian Shepherd-type breed involved in the incident had previously attacked another person in 2025 and was subject to additional restrictions including being kept on a lead at all times.
Details of the attack emerged as the animal’s owner Geraldine Millen from the Toome area was prosecuted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.
Ms Millen was charged with failing to comply with the control conditions attached to her dog licence.
A Council spokesperson said, “Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council places a high priority on enforcing dog control legislation. Reports of dog attacks are thoroughly investigated, and formal action, including prosecution, is taken where appropriate, as demonstrated in this case.”
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Ms Millen pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced at Antrim Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Ballymena, on March 25, 2026. She was present in court and was fined a total of £175.
In addition, Ms Millen was ordered to pay £150 in costs, £150 in compensation, and a £15 offender levy. The Judge also issued a contingent destruction order in respect of the dog.
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