Dogsey

A dog owner, whose pet avoided being destroyed after a neighbour reported it attacked her dog, has been sentenced to a community order.

Anthony Matacchieri, 39, from Huntingdon, was found guilty of possessing an illegal breed after police impounded what they believed was a Japanese Tosa-type.

Huntingdon magistrates heard there was no evidence an attack took place.

Matacchieri can keep his dog, but has to pay £4,795 kennel costs.

He was given a 12-month community order, including 100 hours of community service.