Second dog owner prosecuted

Another dog owner has been prosecuted by Bury Council for failing to clean up after his dog.

Tottington man David Physick was fined by Bury magistrates after he failed to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice he had been issued for the offence. This was the second dog fouling case taken to court by Bury Council in two weeks. 

The court was told that at approximately 9.35am on 27 July 2012 the dog warden saw a Yorkshire terrier straying and fouling on grassed areas in Tottington. The warden followed the dog to an address on Sycamore Road and spoke to David Physick who admitted that the dog belonged to him.

Physick was given a £50 fixed penalty notice, but did not pay it, and the case went to Bury Magistrates Court on 7 February 2013. Physick pleaded not guilty so the matter went for trial on 21 March.

Magistrates found Physick guilty, and fined him £50 plus £150 costs and a £15 victim surcharge. He then had to apologise to the court for remarks he made to the dog warden as he was leaving.

Councillor Gill Campbell, cabinet member for neighbourhoods and regeneration, said: “These prosecutions give a clear message that we will not tolerate dog fouling in this borough or the anti-social behaviour of a small number of dog owners that are ruining the environment for everyone else.

“We have had some excellent help from local residents, and it is important that we all work together to eradicate this problem. To help us catch offenders, people can call 0161 253 5353, and you can remain anonymous if you wish. The information that would help us includes the time of day the dog is being walked, a description of the dog and of the owner, and, if known, the owner’s name and address.”

ENDS

Press release issued: 27 March 2013.