Newport man has pleaded guilty to XL Bully dog offence

Newport Magistrates' Court <i>(Image: PA)</i>
Newport Magistrates' Court (Image: PA)
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A MAN has appeared in court after pleading guilty to an XL Bully dog offence.

Aaron Gilbert, 37, of East Grove Road, Newport admitted possession/having custody of a fighting dog called Zeus in the city on July 3.

The defendant was fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 costs and an £80 surcharge.

A contingent destruction order for the dog was made at Newport Magistrates' Court.

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