WILLIAM GAULEY FROM EASTERHOUSE ATTACKS POLICE WITH DOGS AND WEAPONS IN GLASGOW

William Gauley, a resident of Easterhouse, Glasgow, born around 1994 and residing at 63 Baldovan Crescent, found himself at the center of a serious criminal incident that resulted in his conviction in 2022. The events unfolded when Gauley, armed with a knife and a meat cleaver, took a violent stance during an attempted arrest involving his brother, Ryan Gauley.

As police officers arrived at the scene to detain Ryan, Gauley’s aggressive behavior escalated dramatically. Demonstrating a reckless disregard for law and order, he ordered his two dogs, Boston, a bulldog, and Shadow, a mastiff, to attack the officers and a police dog named Diesel. The situation quickly turned into a dangerous melee, with Gauley actively encouraging his animals to assault law enforcement personnel.

During the attack, one police officer sustained three bites on his thigh, which required eight or nine stitches to treat. Another officer was bitten once, and police dog Diesel was also attacked during the chaos. The brutality of the assault was severe enough that the court ordered the destruction of the two dogs involved, Boston and Shadow, after their owner’s violent commands. The tragic loss of Boston and Shadow marked a somber outcome for the animals, who had been held in kennels since the incident.

Gauley’s actions did not stop at animal cruelty; he also faced charges related to his conduct during the incident. He pleaded guilty to assaulting three police constables—Ryan Plunkett, Martin O’Neill, and David Craig. Additionally, he admitted to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner, being in charge of dogs that were dangerously out of control, and unlawfully possessing a knife and meat cleaver in a public place.

In sentencing, Sheriff Iain Fleming imposed a jail term of 27 months on Gauley. Furthermore, he was disqualified from owning a dog for a period of four and a half years, reflecting the court’s concern over public safety and animal control. The incident, which took place in Easterhouse, Glasgow, highlights the dangers posed by individuals who combine weapon possession with animal attacks, and the serious legal consequences that follow such reckless behavior.