- Sean Garner has been jailed for 12 years after his XL bully dog, Toretto, fatally attacked 84-year-old John McColl in Warrington last year.
- Mr McColl suffered "catastrophic facial injuries" during the 45-minute attack on Garner's driveway, dying from his injuries approximately a month later.
- The court heard that the 7st 4lb dog, which was later shot by armed police, had begun to eat Mr McColl alive during the incident.
- Garner was found guilty of being the owner of a dog which caused injury while dangerously out of control, with the judge noting his "offensive lies" and lack of true remorse.
- The defendant had moved into the property three weeks prior, owning two XL bullies despite telling the landlord he only had a French bulldog, and had previous convictions for driving and drugs offences.
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