A DOG owner has been ordered to pay up for failing to keep her rottweilers under control.

Donna Riddell must now keep one of her dogs called Peaches muzzled and on a lead when she takes it for a walk.

The 53-year-old from Sovereign Court in Brighton Marina landed in court after a prosecution by Brighton and Hove City Council’s Animal Wardens Team.

The owners of the injured dogs reported the two separate attacks. The first was at East Brighton Park in July, when Peaches bit another dog and punctured its skin.

Then later that month, a similar incident happened at Brighton Marina, when Peaches bit a tiny Shih Tzu.

Her other dog Biscuit was also out of control, but did not bite the other dogs.

Cllr Jackie O’Quinn, chair of the council’s licensing committee said: “These attacks must have been extremely frightening for the dogs and their owners, so we are very pleased that magistrates have taken action against Ms Riddell and her dogs.

“This case shows the council will take action to ensure dog owners take responsibility for animals who are dangerously out of control.

“The witnesses in these attacks provided clear and detailed evidence and identification regarding Ms Riddell, which is always needed in order to begin proceedings against a guilty party.”

Riddell must pay £700 in costs, and her dogs must not be walked by anyone under the age of 18.

Dangerous or out of control dogs can be reported to the council by calling 01273 294266 or emailing animalwardens@brighton-hove.gov.uk.