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A York dog owner has been fined a four-figure sum after his "aggressive" Akita dog attacked another in the street.
Luke Jamieson, 34, of Woodlea Avenue in Acomb, was ordered to pay £1,056 by York Magistrates on Wednesday (August 5) after failing to control or microchip his dog Kai.
The court heard how Jamieson allowed the dog to become stray and act aggressively, even after City of York Council issued formal notices and warnings to him.
Kai had repeatedly escaped and strayed, causing fear and fouling in the area.
On January 7, the dog had jumped from a van and was witnessed attacking another dog in the street.
Jamieson admitted to failing to microchip his dog and breaching a Community Protection Notice requiring him to control it at the court hearing.
Councillor Anna Perrett, executive member for community safety at City of York Council, said: "This person repeatedly ignored the law and his responsibilities as a dog owner, and so put others’ at risk.
"Thank you to everyone who reported their concerns and who have worked with us to ensure residents’ safety."
A council spokesperson added: "The dog's microchip details were finally updated on August 4 2026."
The court fined Jamieson £160 for the offences, and ordered him to pay a surcharge of £64 and a contribution to prosecution costs of £832 - totalling the amount to £1,056.
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