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Dog attack ruling

Tuesday 10 August 1993 23:02 BST
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The Criminal Injuries Board awarded pounds 7,500 compensation to Teresa White, 12, of Paignton, Devon, for injuries she suffered in a dog attack. In a historic ruling, the board decided that that anybody who takes a dog into a public place knowing it is dangerous, is 'criminally reckless'.

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