East Barnet dog owner fined £1,850 for barking German shepherd
Yasar Mustafa found guilty of breaching noise abatement notice served by Enfield Council.
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A German shepherd owner from East Barnet has been ordered to pay £1,850 after failing to control his dog's incessant barking. Yasar Mustafa was prosecuted by Enfield Council for breaching a noise abatement notice.
Noise Abatement Notice Breached
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Mustafa, aged 39, received complaints from neighbours regarding loud barking from his pet, dating back to September 2024. Enfield Council served him with a statutory noise abatement notice on 13th February 2025, under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. However, Mustafa failed to comply with the notice, leading to his prosecution.
Court Proceedings and Fine
In July, Mustafa was found guilty of breaching the notice at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court. He appeared again in court on 6th August, where he was fined £250. The court also ordered him to pay £1,500 towards the council's costs and a £100 victim surcharge, bringing the total to £1,850.
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Elisa Morreale, Enfield Council's cabinet member for licensing, stated that continuous loud noise, such as that from barking dogs, constitutes antisocial behaviour and negatively impacts residents' lives. She added that the council's environmental health officers are committed to prosecuting those who do not comply with authorities.
Despite the court's decision, Mustafa was permitted to keep his German shepherd and continues to reside in the EN3 area.
Next Steps
Further information regarding Enfield Council's work on noise nuisance can be found on the council's website at enfield.gov.uk/services/nuisances/noise-nuisance.
Questions this report answers
+Why was Yasar Mustafa taken to court?
Yasar Mustafa was taken to court by Enfield Council because he failed to control his German shepherd's excessive barking. This breached a statutory noise abatement notice that had been served on him.
+How much did Yasar Mustafa have to pay?
Yasar Mustafa was ordered to pay a total of £1,850. This amount includes a £250 fine, £1,500 for the council's costs, and a £100 victim surcharge.
+Was Yasar Mustafa allowed to keep his dog?
Yes, following the court proceedings and the fine, Yasar Mustafa was allowed to keep his German shepherd. He continues to live in the EN3 area.
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