German Shepherd attacks Subway delivery driver in Amesbury

Stacey Younger, 34, of Orford Road, Boscombe Down, pleaded guilty to having a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.

Salisbury Magistrates’ Court heard on August 25 that Surjeed Singh had been delivering a Subway order to Younger's home at about 1.30pm on April 16.

Younger's 15-year-old daughter, who was off school ill, was alone at the property when the dog, Chase, escaped through a side gate and ran towards Mr Singh.

Prosecutor Lauren McConnell said: “The dog bit him on the right hand and bottom. He did try to get away. The dog ran and barked, showing his teeth.”

The court heard Chase had also attacked another delivery driver in December 2025.

In mitigation, Younger's representative, Raymond Tan, said Chase had been playing in the garden and had reacted to the doorbell.

He said Younger had since put up a warning sign outside the house and fitted additional locks to the side gate.

Mr Tan added: “The dog is not causing any problems in police kennels and could be taught not to react.”

Sentencing, Ian Dandy JP said: “There is lots for us to consider here. It is clear to us that the dog attacked the delivery driver.”

Younger was ordered to pay £4,085, covering compensation for Mr Singh, the costs of keeping Chase in police kennels and court costs.

The court also made a contingent destruction order for Chase. The dog must be kept under the conditions set by the court within two months, or it will be destroyed.

Those conditions require Chase to be muzzled and kept on a lead when outside; walked only by someone aged 18 or over; and for the side gate at Younger's home to be self-locking. Contingent destruction orders can require measures such as muzzling and keeping a dog on a lead to ensure it is under proper control.