A policeman who successfully campaigned for a law to protect service animals from violent criminals has quit after being wrongly accused of breeding a dog for financial gain.
PC Dave Wardell fought for stricter penalties for those who injure police support animals after his dog Finn only just survived a vicious stabbing in the line of duty.
The duo went on to take part in Britain's Got Talent in 2019 and made it to the final thanks to their special bond.
But Mr Wardell's 20-year career was called into question earlier this year when he was accused of illegally breeding police animals for financial gain.
The allegation related to Pearl, a police spaniel in his care, when she had been staying in kennels and became pregnant.