Brisbane Council Withdraws Destruction Order for Dogs Involved in Park Attack

Source reports published 23 Oct 2026, 4:22 pm – 24 Oct 2026, 11:08 am AEST

Following a dog attack on a man in Chermside Park, Brisbane City Council withdrew a destruction order for the two bulldog-crosses. Instead, the council proposed a dangerous dog declaration for the animals, with the owner facing potentially harsher penalties.

What happened

• On October 16, a 37-year-old man, Ajay Malik, sustained serious injuries to his arms, legs, and face after being attacked by two bulldog-crosses in Chermside’s 7th Brigade Park.
• The dogs were seized by Brisbane City Council following the incident and were held at a council facility.
• Initially, a destruction order was issued on Saturday, but it was withdrawn on Wednesday.
• The council then proposed a dangerous dog declaration under state laws, with Layla Evans, the owner, having until November 4 to respond.
• The declaration would impose stricter penalties, including potential imprisonment, compared to previous council by-laws.
• Councillor Sarah Hutton stated that the attack demanded a ‘strongest possible response’ and that the council would follow strict legal processes.
• The dogs are registered to a Wavell Heights address and would require microchips, collars, muzzling and enclosure if kept at their registered address under the new declaration.
• Police investigations are ongoing, and the outcome of the dogs’ fate will depend on the progress of the investigation and the owner’s response to the dangerous dog declaration.

Original reporting

• Sydney Morning Herald: Council withdraws destruction order for dogs involved in Chermside attack
  2026-10-23T06:22:43+00:00
• ABC: Dog owner to face harsher penalties after man attacked in Brisbane park
  2026-10-24T01:08:00+00:00