UK Homeowner Catches Neighbour Letting Dogs Foul Lawn, Risking £100 Fine

2 articles · Updated · The Mirror · May 29

Camera footage showed a UK homeowner’s next-door neighbour repeatedly crossing onto the property, using the front lawn as a shortcut and letting her dogs defecate there during renovations.
The owner, who has not yet moved in full-time, said the behavior appears intentional and is considering confronting the neighbour if it continues.
A low fence is planned to mark the boundary, while Reddit commenters urged installing it quickly and high enough to deter further trespassing.
In England and Wales, dog owners can face a £100 fixed penalty for fouling, rising to £1,000 if unpaid; repeated incidents can be reported to the local council with video evidence.
Because fouling on private land is usually treated as a civil matter in the UK, councils may investigate but police typically do not intervene.