Glasgow man admits ordering dogs to attack police officers
William Gauley, 27, carried out the crimes in Easterhouse on October 10, 2021.
A Glasgow man has admitted ordering dogs to attack police officers.
William Gauley, 27, carried out the crimes in Easterhouse on October 10, 2021.
Court papers state Gauley assaulted PC Ryan Plunkett in the execution of his duty by commanding the dogs to attack him.
The dogs were set upon the officer which repeatedly bit him on the leg to his severe injury and permanent disfigurement.
Gauley also assaulted PC Martin O'Neill in a similar fashion but the officer was uninjured by the bites.
Gauley admitted at Glasgow Sheriff Court to being in charge of a dog which was dangerously out of control.
The charge states that the dog was ordered to attack those present and that he did release the Bullmastiff.
The dog ran on to the street and repeatedly bit PC Plunkett on the body to his serious injury.
The dog also attempted to bite constables Douglas Bannerman and Thomas Canning among other officers present.
Gauley then tried to bite a police dog during the incident.
Gauley admitted a further charge of assaulting PC David Craig by throwing a meat cleaver at him attempting to strike him with it.
He also pled guilty to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner by brandishing a meat cleaver and a knife towards the officers.
He admitted the unlawful possession of the knife and meat cleaver in a public place without lawful authority or a reasonable excuse.
Further information regarding the circumstances will be revealed at the sentencing next month.
Gauley, who appeared from custody, had his remand continued meantime.
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