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Dog walker 'toe-poked dalmation' before he was 'chopped with chainsaw'
- Mills says he was attacked with a chainsaw after toe-poking a dalmatian during a walk in Solihull.
- The owner, Whitsey, allegedly returned with a running chainsaw during the dispute.
- Whitsey admitted revving the chainsaw but denied deliberately striking Mills with it.
- The case proceeded after the Crown Prosecution Service rejected Whitsey’s plea, leading to a trial of issue.
- Mills described a brief scuffle after the chainsaw contact before Whitsey retreated.
- Judge Dean Kershaw scheduled a sentencing date for January 19 after the evidence was heard.
- Whitsey claimed his actions were to protect his family and dogs during the incident.
- Mills testified the dalmatian repeatedly attacked his cocker spaniel, prompting the confrontation.
- Whitsey argued his actions were an intimidation tactic rather than an assault.
- The incident occurred in woodland off Gospel Lane in Solihull.
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