Reality TV star Jack Fincham has been caged for six weeks for dangerous dog offences after his ‘out of control’ Cane Corso attacked a man.
The former Love Island winner was also ordered to pay £3580 to the courts, including a £200 compensation fee to one of the victims, which also included a £50 compensation fee to the second victim.
Jack will pay £400 per month when released from prison as part of a payment plan arranged with the court.
The TV star was supported by his The Only Way Is Essex star girlfriend, Chloe Brockett, who sobbed as he was handed a jail sentence, reports the Mirror.
His brother and parents were also at Southend Magistrates’ Court to support the star. The 32-year-old faced legal troubles after his dog, Elvis, attacked a man in Grays, Essex, last June – biting the runner. However, no harm was done.
On September 23, 2022, the Cane Corso injured Robert Sudell in Swanley, Kent, as stated by court documents.
Previously, Jack has come under fire after purchasing a Doberman from Russia with cropped ears in 2021. It’s likely the breeder clipped the dogs ears in a bid to make the animal look tougher, as it is illegal in the UK.
Alarm bells are ringing for Cane Corsos amidst the trend of “status” dogs following the ban of XL Bully’s across the country.
There’s a surge of interest in Cane Corsos, with over 200 listed on Pets4Home for sale, priced between £500 and an eye-watering £1,800.
Earlier this month, RSPCA’s dog welfare expert and lead for dog control, Dr Samantha Gaines remarked: “We’ve seen trends in different pets being used for antisocial behaviour and as, so-called, ‘status dogs‘ in the past; from Staffordshire bull terriers to Rottweilers to, most recently, American XL Bullies.”
“Sadly, since the XL Bully was banned last year, it was inevitable attention would shift onto another large, powerful breed. But what’s most important to remember, is the overwhelming majority of these big dogs are kept responsibly as part of loving families across the UK.”
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