Canberra man Mark Anthony Davis could serve sentence outside of prison after admitting to assault, animal cruelty ThuThursday 4 updated ThuThursday 4 The violent case could be referred to the ACT's Drug and Alcohol court. ( Share Print text only Cancel A Canberra man who stabbed two dogs during a terrifying attack on a neighbour, in which he threatened her life and tried to strangle her, will remain behind bars while he is assessed for a drug and alcohol order. Key points: Both animals were stabbed by Davis, but survived His case could be referred to the Drug and Alcohol Court, which would mean his sentence is served in therapy