After a brief conversation through the chain link fence, Matt says he'd be happy to continue the conversation in the field, provided Doug is muzzled and under Lily's partner Hayden's control at a distance.

It added XL bullies "must be registered, microchipped, neutered and kept muzzled and on a lead in public and have third party insurance with The Dogs Trust".

The 32-year-old attended a voluntary police interview the same month and was given a caution with conditions including to keep the dog muzzled and on a lead at all times in public places.

He was told at the time his dog must be muzzled.

Similar restrictions were also introduced in Scotland, while in Northern Ireland, XL bullies now have to be muzzled and kept on a lead in public.