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Dog owner charged in connection with death of senior citizen

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POLICE HAVE ARRESTED and charged Peter Christopher Rock, 48, of Monroe Road, Haggatt Hall, St Michael in connection with the death of 74-year-old Verona Lolita Gibson.

Gibson, a former nurse of the same address, was attacked and killed by a number of dogs on Saturday, January 28, whilst walking along the road in the district.

Rock has been charged with manslaughter, three counts of keeping dogs without a license and three counts of keeping dogs unleashed in a public place. 

He is expected to appear in the District ‘A’ Magistrates Court on Monday, June 19. (PR)

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