A MAN has been accused of being in charge of a dog which was dangerously out of control in Barrow.
Timothy Edward Leary, 40, appeared via videolink from Preston Prison at Furness Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
It is alleged that the offence happened on October 4, when he was in charge of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in Buccleuch Dock Road, Barrow.
Leary denied the charge and a trial date is to be set. The case was adjourned until June 13.
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