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Hong Kong pet owner barred from leaving city over fatal dog attacks

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A pet owner in Hong Kong has been barred from leaving the city as he awaits trial for charges related to his large dog's fatal attacks on other animals. The man faces two charges for allegedly failing to properly restrain his 60kg dog, which resulted in the deaths of two pets and injuries to another. He was released on bail with strict conditions, including remaining in Hong Kong, and his case has been adjourned to October 29. AI

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Hong Kong pet owner barred from leaving city over fatal dog attacks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Wong,Wynna Wong ·

    Pet owner barred from leaving Hong Kong pending trial over his dog’s fatal attacks

    A man has been barred from leaving Hong Kong pending trial over allegations that he failed to properly control his dog, which mauled two smaller pets to death and injured a third. Yuen Long resident Ng Shui-ting, 52, appeared at Tuen Mun Court on Thursday to face two charges brou…

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