Unlicensed dog breeder in west Norfolk fined £10,000 in court

An unlicensed dog breeder has been fined more than £10,000 following an investigation.

The dog breeder appeared at court on Wednesday, September 28, after officers carried out a search warrant last December.


Tina Manning, of Market Lane in Crimplesham, pleaded guilty and was fined £4,000, plus a £400 victim surcharge and costs of £5,986.

The joint investigation was carried out by West Norfolk Borough Council with assistance from Norfolk Constabulary.

Stuart Dark MBE, leader of the borough council, said: "Let this be a reminder to people who breed dogs without a licence that we are serious about animal welfare.