Reality TV star Jack Fincham has been sentenced to six weeks in prison for allowing his 'dangerous out-of-control' dog, called Elvis, to bite a man.
The 32-year-old winner of Love Island argued guilty of the indictment of the Southend-on-Sea Magistrates' Court today after his Black Cane Corso Robert Sudell in Swanley, Kent, injured 2022 in September 2022.
Fincham was confronted with two counts to be in charge of a dangerous dog, with a separate incident in Grays, Essex, in June 2024, although no injury was reported on that occasion.
He was also asked to pay £ 3680 to the courts, which includes a fee of £ 200 to Robert Sudell and a compensation costs of £ 50 to a second victim.
A payment plan has been set up for Fincham to pay £ 400 per month in the event of release from prison.
He was supported by his brother, parents and an on girlfriend of Towie Chloe Brockett, who broke in tears after he had heard the judgment of the magistrates.
The couple was depicted just a few days earlier enjoying an outing in the luxury Kampneys Spa in Hertfordshire prior to the verdict.
Fincham originally scored famous after winning the 2018 iteration of reality -TV Show Love Island next to Dani Dyer, daughter of actor Danny Dyer.
Love Island -winner Jack Fincham depicted with his Cane Corso dog
Fincham and on girlfriend Chloe Brockett were seen enjoying a spa break together just a few days before the verdict was delivered
Fincham's girlfriend Chloe Brockett broke off in tears after he had heard the judgment of the magistrates
Mrs Anne Wade said about conviction: “Some responsibility has been taken for his actions and pay attention to some compliance with the probation service.”
However, she continued that he had not complied with three provisions issued by the court; To always keep the dog on the lead, for the dog to wear a snout when she is outside and the animal is not alone with someone under the age of 16.
If Fincham meets these provisions, his dog can be returned to him after his release from prison.
In September 2022, the dog, called Elvis, attacked a runner and bites him. Originally the victim was willing to accept an apology and caution, where Fincham would take responsibility for dog ownership.
This would be to ensure that he adhered to the three provisions; Hold the dog on the lead, for the dog to wear a snout when they are outside and the animal is not alone with someone under the age of 16.
However, there was another incident in June 2024, where Elvis took the leg and 'put pressure' on the calf's calf.
This incident took place when Fincham was in his conditional punishment for the previous indictment for three months.
Other things that were considered by the magistrates were photos placed on Facebook by Finocham, which showed that he had brought Elvis to the pub, without a snout or a lead, contrary to his circumstances.
At the time, Fincham claimed that because the pub was dog -friendly, he didn't think it would be a problem.
