A dog owner has been fined more than £750 for allowing their pet to poo in their own garden after neighbours complained about the smell. The resident, who has not been named, ignored four notices to clean up the mess before being hauled to court.
After residents first made their complaints, the owner was served with a Community Protection Warning last October. They were given a week to clear the mess but no action was taken when council officials inspected the property.
The resident was prosecuted after failing to comply with a Community Protection Notice for failing to remove waste from their property. The defendant did not attend court on April 19, however the case was proven in absence.
