A MAN who was charged after a dog was dangerously out of control at a McDonald's restaurant in St Helens has appeared in court.
Police attended the fast food restaurant on Church Street, on the morning of Saturday, March 29.
At around 5.20am, it was reported that a man went to the McDonald’s, and was in possession of a dog that was dangerously out of control.
Emergency services were called to the scene and a suspect was located nearby when the dog reportedly bit an officer to her leg.
The officer did not suffer any serious injuries, police said.
Paul Hopwood, of Napier Close, St Helens, was charged with owning or being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and also owning or being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.
On Monday, March 31, the 53-year-old pleaded guilty to the two charges.
He was due to be sentenced on Wednesday, May 7.
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The case was adjourned by magistrates for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.
Hopwood has been remanded on conditional bail and is due to appear before Sefton Magistrates' Court for sentencing on July 22 this year.
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