A new bylaw has been passed in Bournemouth to tackle out-of-control dogs.

Members of the cabinet passed new measure last night giving police and council officers the power to force owners to put their dog on a lead if its behaviour is causing alarm or distress. 

Spot fines of fifty pounds, or court convictions leading to fines of a grand will be handed to owners who flout the new laws, which will come into force next month.