**Love Island Winner Jack Fincham Sentenced to Six Weeks in Jail for Dog Attack**
Jack Fincham, the winner of Love Island, has been sentenced to six weeks in prison following an incident where his Cane Corso dog attacked a man while he was jogging. The 32-year-old appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court, where he pleaded guilty to two charges of being in control of a dangerously out-of-control dog, one of which resulted in injury.
In addition to his prison sentence, Fincham was ordered to pay a total of £3,680. This amount includes £2,000 for kennelling costs, a fine of £961, and £200 in compensation to the victim. After the sentencing, Fincham was seen giving a thumbs up as he was escorted to the cells, while a woman in the public gallery was visibly upset.
The court was informed that Fincham’s dog, named Elvis, bit a runner in Swanley, Kent, in September 2022. Initially, Fincham was set to receive a caution and participate in a responsible dog ownership course after the victim accepted his apology. Conditions were imposed, including that the dog must be muzzled in public.
However, a second incident occurred in June of the following year in Grays, Essex, where the dog was again out of control, leading to formal charges against Fincham. During sentencing, presiding magistrate Anne Wade noted that Fincham was already under a suspended sentence for an unrelated driving offense at the time of the first incident.
Ms. Wade stated that the suspended sentence would be partially activated, resulting in the six-week jail term. She emphasized that the dog was in a public area without adhering to the conditions of being muzzled and leashed. Fincham’s attorney, Richard Cooper, mentioned that Fincham had “no savings” to cover the £3,680, but Ms. Wade allowed for installment payments starting at £400 per month.
Furthermore, the court mandated that the dog must be muzzled in public, kept on a lead, and not left alone with anyone under the age of 16.
Fincham gained fame after winning the fourth series of Love Island in 2018 alongside his then-girlfriend Dani Dyer. The couple was a fan favorite throughout the season but announced their breakup six months after leaving the villa in Majorca.
