A recent incident in Glanaman, Carmarthenshire, involving a two-year-old dog named Hank has sparked controversy after it bit Scott Thurston, 32, at his residence on Jones Terrace on August 2nd.

The court proceedings at Llanelli Magistrates unveiled details of the incident, highlighting that Scott Thurston's partner, Leanne Bell, urgently contacted the police during the early hours of that morning.

During the court hearing, it was decided that a directive for the destruction of the dog should be implemented. However, this order will not be executed for a minimum of 28 days, allowing time for potential appeals to be made.

Body camera footage obtained by officers displayed the arrival of law enforcement at the premises, capturing the moment when Mr. Thurston attempted to muzzle the dog in the garden. Ms. Bell expressed her distress to the officers, mentioning her concern for her four children's safety, stating, "I've got four kids, I love the dog, but I can't have him around my kids."

The court learned that an argument between Ms. Bell and Mr. Thurston had occurred before they became intimate, leading to the dog attacking and biting Mr. Thurston during their intimate moment. The injuries sustained by Mr. Thurston included bites to his left forearm and chin, despite his refusal of medical assistance offered by ambulance services.

Following the incident, the dog was eventually secured in a downstairs room by authorities. Subsequently, on August 19, the police confiscated the dog, relocating it to kennels situated at Dyfed-Powys Police headquarters.

Authorities are pursuing a destruction order under Section 2 of the Dogs Act 1871, citing concerns about the dog's perceived dangerous behavior as the primary reason for the legal action.