James Martin Takes Protection Dog to London After Car Vandals Strike

James Martin Takes Protection Dog to London After Car Vandals Strike
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James Martin has revealed he took his protection dog with him during a recent visit to the capital after growing fearful of London crime.

The famous chef, 53, had his rear car windscreen smashed in broad daylight earlier this year – and he is now taking extra measures to protect himself.

He also shared how other friends have been targeted there too.

On Instagram, James posted a photo of his dog – a Belgian Malinois – wearing a ‘working dog’ harness.

The ITV star simply wrote: ‘London’ alongside the photo.

In May, James insisted the next time he visits the city, he would bring his dog in aid to protect him.

James Martin Takes Protection Dog to London After Car Vandals Strike

James Martin has revealed he took his protection dog with him during a recent visit to the capital after growing fearful of London crime 

In May, James insisted the next time he visits the city, he would bring his dog as protection (pictured)

In May, James insisted the next time he visits the city, he would bring his dog as protection (pictured)

He shared on social media: ‘So in a week two of my friends cars got stolen, one other mate got mugged and now I had this happen all in broad daylight all in central London.   

‘London is broken big time… next time I’m bringing the Malis.’

He was referring to his two pet dogs, who are Belgian Malinoises.

James previously gushed about his beloved animals in a post in 2022, when he said: ‘I have to say I have had dogs all my life but these two are unbelievably clever. Thanks to the trainer for doing all the work.’

Martin is a car hothead with an extensive collection of vintage vehicles alongside newer models too.

The quaint car village is housed in pretty hand-painted garages, which he showed off during a 2022 appearance on Jodie Kidd’s show, Kidd in a Sweet Shop.

It is thought he first fell in love with motors when he was given a toy Ferrari 288 GTO as a young boy.

Martin now owns a real Ferrari, the 275 model from 1965 in silver, which underwent a a huge restoration, which included the installation of a new engine.

The famous chef was a victim of getting his rear car windscreen smashed in broad daylight earlier this year - and he is now taking extreme measures to protect himself

The famous chef was a victim of getting his rear car windscreen smashed in broad daylight earlier this year – and he is now taking extreme measures to protect himself

Elsewhere in his collection is a beautiful Ford GT40 which he partnered alongside three-time British Touring Car champion Jason Plato.

James also confessed earlier this year that he has some ‘serious’ worries as he turns his focus from TV to his UK tour. 

He revealed that he had concerns about not meeting people’s expectation and putting on a ‘rubbish’ performance.

As he listed some of the more ‘serious’ venues, which included Birmingham Symphony Hall, Newcastle 02, and Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, James explained that his sets will be most fast paced an comedy-centered.

He told the publication: ‘People think the live shows are going to be like my Saturday morning show, but it’s really not – it’s fast-paced, fun comedy, made by a great team and it is really cool.’

But he did admit that having his parents in the audience does sooth his nerves when he has to perform in front of such huge crowds.

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