A mother and her two sons have pleaded guilty to allowing their dogs to get out of control and carry out a vicious attack on a neighbour.

Tadworth man Malcolm Elliott had to undergo skin grafts and take three months off work following the attack last June.

He was savaged by three dogs belonging to Karen Beams, 49, and her sons Matthew, 24, and Daniel, 21, of Campion Drive, Tadworth.

The dogs attacked Mr Elliot biting him repeatedly on his arms and legs.

Yesterday the trio changed their plea from not guilty at Guildford Crown Court. They have been released on bail and will be sentenced on April 5.