Jose Mourinho has admitted to being cautioned by police after an incident involving his pet Yorkshire terrier but pledged to co-operate fully with the authorities.
Mourinho was released without charge last night following a misunderstanding
over the documents required for veterinary regulations.
A spokesman for Mourinho said: 'Jose Mourinho can confirm that he was
cautioned by police, and released without charge earlier this morning, after an
incident involving his pet dog.
'The incident occurred due to a misunderstanding over documents required for
veterinary regulations.
'Mr Mourinho would like to make it clear that his pet dog was bought in
England from a reputable breeder and has had all its necessary inoculations.
Full co-operation will be given to the authorities over any animal health
issues.'
Officer were concerned the dog had been taken abroad, then back to Britain,
without the required jabs.
Reports suggested that Mourinho had refused to let police take the dog and got
into an argument with officers.
He received a caution for obstructing police at a west London police station.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said officers went to an address in central London
at 7.45pm on Tuesday with an officer from the Animal Health and Welfare
Service.
He said: 'A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of obstructing police
and was taken to a west London police station.
'He subsequently received a caution for obstructing police.'
Scotland Yard said the dog was to be seized for alleged offences under the
Animal Health Act of 1981 and the Rabies Order of 1974.
The spokesman said officers discussed the removal of the animal from the
address with the owners.
Mourinho, 44, was at Chelsea's player of the year awards when his wife Tami
telephoned to tell him the dog was being taken away.
