Man who stabbed dog is acquitted

A BUSINESSMAN who stabbed his neighbour's guard dog to death as the animal attacked his pet Labrador has been cleared of acting unlawfully.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Jul 2011, 17:25 BST

Updated 8th Jul 2011, 03:11 BST

Mark Deeley was acquitted of criminal damage yesterday at Coventry Magistrates' Court.