The dog attack took place in the Bregenz lake complex, and the 24-year-old acquaintance suffered serious injuries. The judgment is final. The perpetrator and victim already knew each other when they met again in August of this year at the Bregenz lake complex. There was a short conversation, although it remained unclear what it was about. In any case, the 43-year-old Tunisian, who was heavily drunk that day, set his dog on the other man.
The dog – an American Staffordshire and Malinois mix – obeyed the command, attacked the 24-year-old Afghan and bit him on the arm and back. Photos of the injuries revealed two deep flesh wounds.
The Tunisian, who has appeared in court several times, was found guilty of grievous bodily harm and received 24 months in prison, of which he must serve eight. Since a previous conviction also resulted in a remaining sentence of six months, the 43-year-old will be behind bars for 14 months. He must pay the victim 2,000 euros in partial pain relief, as well as undergo alcohol therapy and receive probation assistance.
