MICHAEL ROSE PLYMOUTH POLICE DOG ATTACK IN PLYMOUTH
Michael Rose, also known as Michael Garner, a man originally from Basildon, Essex, and most recently residing without a fixed address in Plymouth, was involved in a violent incident that drew significant attention from local authorities.The events unfolded after police officers discovered Rose living in a tent within the wooded areas of Plymouth.
Upon confrontation, Rose responded with extreme aggression, leading to a series of assaults on law enforcement personnel and a police service dog.
According to reports, Rose was physically restrained by police officers when he suddenly turned violent.
He punched and kicked PD Ollie, a police dog trained to assist in apprehending suspects.
Despite Rose's assault, the dog managed to hold onto his ankle, demonstrating its training and resilience.
The incident was captured in part through police reports and later confirmed by the police department.
In addition to attacking the police dog, Rose launched a brutal assault on three police officers who had initially located him in the wooded area.
He rained blows upon them and attempted to headbutt another officer at the police station.
The violence did not cease there; during his transfer to court the following day, Rose assaulted two custody officers, further highlighting his aggressive behavior.
One officer involved later described the incident as the most violent and aggressive encounter he had experienced in his 17 years of policing.
The court proceedings revealed that Rose had a history of mental health issues, including paranoia, which may have contributed to his erratic and violent conduct.
Despite this, he had previously refused to cooperate with psychiatric evaluations.
Rose pleaded guilty to six counts of assaulting emergency workers and one count of causing unnecessary suffering to a dog, with the incidents occurring on December 23 and December 24, 2019.
However, just minutes before his trial was set to commence, he changed his pleas.
Judge William Mousley sentenced Rose to a total of 18 months in prison.
During the sentencing, the judge acknowledged the efforts and professionalism of all six officers involved, emphasizing that they had been simply doing their jobs.
The police dog, PD Ollie, was reported to have sustained no serious injuries and was said to have recovered quickly, according to the police department’s Twitter account.
It is noteworthy that Rose had previously served a 29-month sentence in December 2017 for two counts of blackmail.
The recent offenses occurred while he was still on license following his earlier conviction.
His latest sentencing underscores the ongoing concerns regarding his behavior and the risks posed to law enforcement and the community in Plymouth.
