Saskatchewan man who attacked woman, set her on fire not dangerous offender
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A homeless woman who was viciously beaten before being set on fire says she worries her attacker will hurt someone else after a judge ruled Wednesday Leslie Black won’t be designated a dangerous offender.
Black pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the beating, burning and sexual assault of Marlene Bird in an alley in Prince Albert, Sask., in 2014. Her injuries were so serious both legs had to be amputated and she lost much of her eyesight.
“He’ll do that to somebody else,” said Bird, who is 50, outside court Wednesday. “He’s got to learn not to treat women like that.”
She said it was painful to see her attacker but she felt it was important for Black to see her.