Dog owner who pelted neighbour with mastiff food in Grangemouth spared jail

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A dog owner who pelted a neighbour with mastiff food has been spared jail. Janet McGuire, 51, hurled part of the contents of a tinful of pet grub bought for her hound, Simba, at 22-year-old Connor Beattie.Falkirk Sheriff Court heard today that the incident happened last July in Grangemouth, Stirlingshire.

The court heard Mr Beattie's partner, Rachel Paterson, 23, had gone into their common garden and saw McGuire there with her Bullmastiff, Simba.Miss Patterson thought McGuire "looked upset" and asked if she was OK.McGuire began swearing and shouting, and Mr Beattie came out to find McGuire "screaming" at Miss Paterson, so he got between them.Prosecutor Danielle McDonald said: "Ms McGuire went and retrieved a can of dog food and began to throw the contents at Mr Beattie."The witnesses began to retreat into their property for safety but the accused continued to throw dog food at Mr Beattie and over their front door."Mr Beattie called police, who on arrival noticed what appeared to be dog food "covering" the front door of the couple's home.The court heard officers knocked on McGuire's front door but she did not allow them access and was "acting in a bizarre fashion" with the lights turned off.Entry was forced by the police due to concerns over her welfare.McGuire was informed she was under arrest, after which she kicked one of the cops, PC Callum Meikle, once on the right thigh.McGuire, a first offender, of Jackson Avenue, Grangemouth, pleaded guilty to assault, police assault, and statutory breach of the peace.Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so