Sentence
Joanne Bedford
Joanne Bedford (aged 37) was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on 10 October 2025 to 3 Years 6 Months for Allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control - Keeping dogs under proper control. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 10 October 2025
- Sentence
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Judge
- Mr Justice Kerr
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control - Keeping dogs under proper control | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
She was found guilty of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog cusing death in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, on 15 May 2022. She was found not guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence. SENTENCING REMARKS