**Jack Fincham Wins Appeal Against Dangerous Dog Offences Sentence**
Former Love Island winner Jack Fincham has successfully appealed his prison sentence for two dangerous dog offences. The 32-year-old was sentenced to six weeks in prison at Southend Magistrates’ Court on January 29 after pleading guilty to having a dangerously out-of-control black cane corso. However, he was released on conditional bail shortly after the sentencing and announced his intention to appeal.
On Friday, a judge at Basildon Crown Court ruled that the original sentence was not “just in the circumstances.” Instead of serving time, Judge Samantha Leigh extended a previously suspended sentence from March 2022 for unrelated offences, including drug driving and fraudulent use of a registered trademark. The judge increased the existing 12-week custody order, which was suspended for 18 months, by an additional three months.
**Details of the Offences**
– Fincham’s dog, Elvis, bit a runner named Robert Sudell in Swanley, Kent, in September 2022.
– In June 2024, the dog grabbed a woman’s leg in Grays, Essex, but did not cause any injury.
– Fincham voluntarily attended a police interview in June 2024, where he received a caution and was instructed to keep the dog muzzled.
**Court Proceedings and Judge’s Remarks**
– Prosecutor Hannah Steventon noted that police were called to a hotel in August 2024 after reports of the dog being in a public pool area without a lead or muzzle.
– Fincham defended his actions by stating he chose the hotel for its “dog-friendly” reputation and shared the incident on social media, which has around two million followers.
– Judge Leigh criticized Fincham’s actions as “his own stupidity.”
As part of the original sentence, Fincham was ordered to pay £3,680, which included £2,000 for kennelling costs, a £961 fine, and £200 in compensation to Mr. Sudell. His lawyer mentioned that Fincham has made “remarkable progress” since his last court appearance, returning to a regular job and boxing. The judge cautioned him to be “very careful now.”
**Conclusion**
What are your thoughts on the outcome of Jack Fincham’s appeal?
**FAQs:**
**Q: What were the charges against Jack Fincham?**
A: Jack Fincham faced two counts of having a dangerously out-of-control dog, resulting in a prison sentence that he later appealed.