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Saïd Benrahma Fined for Dangerous Dogs; Victim Awaits Compensation

4/27/2026

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Saïd Benrahma pleaded guilty to two counts of owning dangerously out-of-control dogs, appeared via video-link from Saudi Arabia, and was fined.
The XL bully dogs escaped from his Hornchurch home in July 2023 and attacked retriever Bailey and owner Luke Rehbein.
Benrahma was ordered to pay £10,000 fines, £2,500 compensation to Rehbein and £495 kennel costs.
Rehbein says he has not received any compensation after more than six months.

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Saïd Benrahma pleaded guilty to two counts of owning dangerously out-of-control dogs, appeared via video-link from Saudi Arabia, and was fined.
The XL bully dogs escaped from his Hornchurch home in July 2023 and attacked retriever Bailey and owner Luke Rehbein.
Benrahma was ordered to pay £10,000 fines, £2,500 compensation to Rehbein and £495 kennel costs.
Rehbein says he has not received any compensation after more than six months.