Overview

• James Martin shared an Instagram photo of his Belgian Malinois wearing a 'working dog' harness, captioned “Protection,” during his recent London visit.
• His new measure follows an earlier incident this year when vandals smashed his car’s rear windscreen in broad daylight and reports of two friends’ cars stolen and another friend mugged.
• In May, the ITV chef vowed he would bring one of his dogs on future trips to the capital after feeling increasingly unsafe.
• Followers responded with supportive messages calling for tougher policing and legal reforms to address London’s rising crime.
• Martin’s security step reflects a broader trend of public figures adopting private protection as debates over policing resources and urban safety intensify.