Music mogul Simon Cowell was walking his Yorkshire Terriers when he was given a police warning for bringing his dogs to the beach. He was also accompanied by girlfriend Lauren Silverman and their baby son Eric.

"The X Factor" boss was cautioned for walking his pets, Squiddly and Diddly, in a pet-free zone.

While Cowell was spotted cosying up to his ladylove on a sunlounger on Miami Beach, his pets were busy roaming freely around them and one even licking little Eric's face, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

A police officer handed over a ticking off to him for ignoring a sign which clearly stated no dogs were allowed on the beach.

The 54-year-old star escaped with a written warning and looked relieved since the offence usually results in a $200 fine.