40-year-old Julian Mead, Britain's first dognapping charge under new laws, faces attempted murder, threats, and theft charges after a serious assault in Nottingham on 1st Oct.

Julian Mead, 40, is the first person in Britain charged under new dognapping laws enacted in August. He faces charges of attempted murder, making threats with a weapon, and dog theft after a woman in her 40s was seriously assaulted in Nottingham on October 1. The woman was hospitalized with injuries not life-threatening. Mead is in custody and will appear in court on November 6. The stolen dog's location remains unknown, and police seek information.

October 10, 2024
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