The TV chef has resorted to bringing his dogs to London after he and his friends were targeted by 'thugs'. Loading audio...

James Martin, 53, revealed he brought his dog for "protection" after his car was smashed by a group of vandals .

In May, the star chef's car windscreen was smashed in "broad daylight" in central London.

The ITV presenter promised he would “bring the Malis” next time he travelled from his mansion in Hampshire to the capital.

He has two pet dogs, both Belgian Malinoises.

Mr Martin shared images of his "working dog" in a black harness on Saturday.

“Protection,” the Saturday Morning chef captioned the Instagram snap.

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Back in June the host shared a photo of his smashed car on the soc

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