A DOG owner will find out if his pet will have to be destroyed later this year.

Grant Watson, the owner of an alleged ‘dangerous dog’, will appear at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court on September 29 after he contested a claim that it was not being kept under control.

Mr Watson, of Hilltop, Brierley, is the owner of the German Shepherd which was said to have breached a Dogs Act 1871 order.

A BRIERLEY man’s account has been frozen following an investigation by his bank. Lloyds Bank sought for a freezing order relating to John Rogers, of Common Road, Brierley. This was granted for a 180-day period under Proceeds of Crime Act powers.

AN arrest warrant has been issued for an Athersley North man. Tyler Spurr, of Ruffed Avenue, failed to appear at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court last Tuesday. The 21-year-old was due to answer having been charged with failing to attend rehabilitation activity classes from a previously imposed court order.

A TRIAL date has been set for a man who denies burglary and assault. Caine Pellegrin pleaded not guilty to breaking into a home on Wood Lane, Barnsley, and common assault on July 5 last year. The 39-year-old, of East Pinfold, Royston, was granted conditional bail and will appear for his trial at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court on November 10.

AN arrest warrant has been issued for a Cudworth man. Bradley Robinson, of White Cross Road, failed to appear at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court earlier this month. The 28-year-old was due to attend to answer a charge relating to a community order breach.