The animal then reportedly attacked another dog, belonging to a woman, biting it on the neck. The woman tried to free her dog and, while doing so, reportedly suffered injuries to her hands which required medical treatment in hospital. The man then allegedly left the shop with his dog. The 40-year-old has been charged with being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. Sheeran was due to make a first appearance on the charge before Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday, August 5.