After a series of incidents involving dangerously out‑of‑control dogs and persistent anti‑social behaviour, York Magistrates’ Court has ordered the owner to pay £2,762.
Kyle Muir, aged 30 of Thoresby Road, York, appeared before York Magistrates’ Court on 13 May 2026. This followed numerous complaints from residents concerned about his three dogs escaping repeatedly. From November 2024, the dogs entered neighbours’ gardens, caused damage and behaved in an uncontrolled and, at times, aggressive manner.
Neighbours reported their concerns to the Council. Mr Muir was given a warning, and then a notice to stop allowing this behaviour.
On 30 September 2025, two of Mr Muir’s dogs forced entry into a neighbouring garden and attacked another dog. Its injuries required treatment by a vet.
Between September 2025 and January 2026, the dogs were reported to have repeatedly escaped and strayed, gone into neighbouring gardens, caused nuisance and barked persistently. Residents reported feeling distressed and unsafe by the dogs’ behaviour and the owner’s lack of control.
The Council and North Yorkshire Police found that one of the dogs, Fendi, was an unregistered XL Bully type. In January 2026, Mr Muir asked officers to take it from him, as he could no longer control it.
Mr Muir was invited to attend an interview under caution. He did not attend and did not respond to follow‑up enquiries. At York Magistrates’ Court on 13 May 2026, Mr Muir pleaded guilty and said he was sorry and was happy to pay the vet’s bill.
He was convicted of offences involving dangerous dogs and anti-social behaviour. The Magistrates ordered him to pay a total of £2,762, including £500 compensation to the owner of the dog that was attacked.
Cllr Michael Pavlovic, Executive Member of City of York Council, said:
Since 1 June 2025, a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) has covered the whole city. It requires owners to keep their dogs under proper control at all time. Failing to train and control dogs is not acceptable and can be dangerous.
“We will continue to work closely with North Yorkshire Police and partners to deal with dangerous dogs and the anti‑social behaviour they can create. Please report your concerns early, so we can take robust enforcement action to protect our communities.”
More on what’s expected of dog owners is at www.york.gov.uk/DogIssues and www.york.gov.uk/PSPOs. You can report your concerns by emailing neo@york.gov.uk or calling 01904 551555.