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Woman denies owning dog which killed father-in-law

Chanel Fong Cookie pictured on a lead pulling forwards. The dog has light brown fur with a little white on its chestChanel Fong
Cookie was kept at a property on Holt Road in Wrexham along with other dogs

A woman has denied being the owner of a dog which attacked and killed her father-in-law.

Chanel Fong, 31, from Wrexham, is accused of being the owner of an American XL bully dog called Cookie which the prosecution said was dangerously out of control at the time.

She sobbed in the dock at Mold Crown Court as she said "not guilty" to the one charge she faces.

The dog bit Keven Jones, 65, on the leg in May 2022, causing injuries from which he later died.

Family photo Keven Jones has dark blonde, short hair Family photo
Keven Jones died after being bitten by Cookie, an American XL bully

A plea and case management hearing was told that the incident happened at Ms Fong's home in Holt Road, Wrexham.

Judge Rhys Rowlands told her that her trial will take place in October 2025.

She was given bail until then, with a condition she should stay in touch with her solicitors.