Verdict expected Thursday in Longueuil dog attack trial

A Quebec judge is expected to hand down his verdict today for a man whose pit bull-type dog allegedly mauled a young girl.

Karim Jean Gilles stood trial in Longueuil this week on a charge of criminal negligence causing bodily harm.

READ MORE: Accused in Longueuil dog attack trial suggests his dog might have been provoked

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

On Monday, the girl’s mother testified that the dog attacked her daughter Vanessa in the face in Sepember 2015 and dragged her several metres across a park.

READ MORE: Brossard banning pit bulls in response to attack on 8-year-old girl

Magdalena Biron said the attack left Vanessa with fractures to the cranium and hand, as well as a cheekbone broken in seven pieces. She still has scars on her face.

READ MORE: Pit bull bans rarely seem to reduce serious dog bites

In a brief statement on the last day of his trial, the accused suggested to Quebec court Judge Pierre Belisle his animal might have been provoked.

Gilles faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.