Brisbane City Council has moved to have a dog involved in a gruesome attack on a real estate agent euthanised. The council has issued a destruction order against the bulldog-cross, giving owner Layla Evans 14 days to contest the order.
The dog is one of two bulldog-crosses that attacked 37-year-old Ajay Malik in 7th Brigade Park at Chermside on October 16. Malik suffered serious injuries to his arms, legs and face. One dog was shot by police and later died from its wounds. The second dog has been in council care since the attack.
Evans, who was arrested the day after the attack on separate charges, was said by the council not to have contested its decision to deem the animal dangerous. She previously told Nine News the dogs were protective of her but not aggressive, and had never escaped the tent she was living in.
If Evans seeks an internal review and the decision to kill the dog is upheld, she will be given a further 28 days to seek an external review. The dog must be microchipped, wear an identifying collar, be muzzled when away from its registered address and be kept in an enclosure.
Further violations involving the animal could result in Evans being fined up to $120,890 or sentenced to two years in prison.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The outcome will impact how the council handles future cases of dangerous dogs that cause serious injury.
- The case tests the balance between animal owner rights and public safety in Brisbane suburbs.
- Residents near Chermside may be concerned about managing restricted or dangerous animals in residential areas.
Background
The attack took place in a busy suburban park, prompting a police search for the dogs. The dogs were registered to an address in Wavell Heights, while Evans was reportedly living in a tent. The attack left a man with serious injuries and resulted in a high-profile council and police response.
Key Perspectives
Brisbane City Council: has issued a destruction order for the remaining dog, deeming it dangerous following the October attack on Ajay Malik.
Layla Evans: did not contest the dangerous animal declaration and has previously stated the dogs were protective but not aggressive, and had not escaped her tent.
What to Watch
- Whether Evans files an internal review within the 14-day window.
- Potential fines or prison time for Evans if there are further violations involving the dog.
- The timeframe for the final decision on the dog's fate.
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- SupportedBrisbane City Council is seeking to have the dog involved in the attack euthanised.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Brisbane City Council has taken the next step to having a dog involved in a gruesome attack on a real estate agent will be put down.”
- SupportedLayla Evans has 14 days to contest the destruction order after the dog was deemed dangerous.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “The council said Evans had not contested its decision to deem the animal dangerous, and now has 14 days to contest the destruction order issued on Thursday”
- SupportedTwo bulldog-crosses attacked 37-year-old Ajay Malik at 7th Brigade Park in Chermside on October 16.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “The dog was one of two bulldog-crosses that ran riot in Chermside, in Brisbane’s north, on October 16, attacking 37-year-old Ajay Malik”
- SupportedMalik suffered serious injuries to his arms, legs and face.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Malik was out for a run in 7th Brigade Park at about 6pm when the attack happened, and suffered serious injuries to his arms, legs and face.”
- SupportedPolice shot one dog, which later died from its wounds.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “One dog was shot by police, and succumbed to the wounds 11 days later .”
- SupportedThe second dog has been in council care since the attack.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “The second dog has been in the care of Brisbane City Council since.”
- SupportedEvans was arrested the day after the attack on separate charges.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “The dogs’ owner Layla Evans was arrested the day after the attack on separate charges.”
- SupportedThe council said Evans had not contested its decision to deem the dog dangerous.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “The council said Evans had not contested its decision to deem the animal dangerous”
- SupportedEvans told Nine News the dogs were protective of her, were not aggressive and had never escaped the tent she was living in.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Before she was arrested, Evans told Nine News the dogs were protective of her but were not aggressive, and had never escaped the tent she was living in.”
- SupportedIf an internal review upholds the decision to kill the dog, Evans will have a further 28 days to seek an external review.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “If Evans seeks an internal review and the decision to kill the dog is upheld, she will be given a further 28 days to seek an external review.”
- Partly supportedThe dog must be microchipped, wear an identifying collar, be muzzled away from its registered address and be kept in an enclosure.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “it has to be microchipped, wear an identifying collar, be muzzled if away from its registered address, and be kept in an enclosure at that address.”
- SupportedFurther violations involving the dog could result in Evans being fined up to $120,890 or sentenced to two years in prison.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Evans could be fined up to $120,890 or be sentenced to two years imprisonment if there are further violations involving the dog.”