Britain's Got Talent: Simon Cowell 'breaks down in tears' during emotional 'hero' police dog audition... after canine was almost 'stabbed to death while saving his handler's life' By Olivia Wheeler For Mailonline Published: 02:10 GMT, 22 February 2019 | Updated: 02:10 GMT, 22 February 2019 Viewcomments He regularly supports animal charities and even takes his beloved pet dogs on holiday. And Simon Cowell reportedly 'broke down in tears' during a very emotional Britain's Got Talent audition involving a hero police dog, who was 'almost stabbed to death while saving his handler's life'. According to reports, the head judge, 59, was apparently left moved after the canine performed a magic trick with PC Dave Wardell. Upsetting: Simon Cowell reportedly 'broke down in tears' during a very emotional Britain's Got Talent audition involving a hero police dog, who was 'almost stabbed to death' During the audition, the hero police dog's story was revealed in a series of pictures taken from his attack in 2016 and his inspirational road to recovery, reports the Mirror. A source told the publication that Simon said: 'If I had a golden buzzer left I would give it to you... 'When I hear about animal cruelty, especially dogs, it upsets me. A dog will literally give up its life for you... Finn’s beautiful, I love him.' MailOnline has contacted ITV for comment. Hero: According to reports, the head judge, 59, was apparently left moved after the canine performed a magic trick with PC Dave Wardell (pictured together) In the past, PC Dave Wardell has shared the police dog's, called Finn, heroic and inspirational story. Wardell said that Finn saved his life when a robbery suspect they were pursuing turned on them with a knife in 2016. Finn suffered serious stab wounds to the chest and head but did not let go until reinforcements arrived, and was initially thought unlikely to survive. Moving: During the audition, the hero police dog's story was revealed in a series of pictures taken from his attack in 2016 and his inspirational road to recovery, reports the Mirror The suspect was charged with ABH in relation to wounds to PC Wardell’s hand but faced only criminal damage charges over the injuries to Finn. With the police officer going on to create Finn’s Law, which has passed its third reading in the Commons - to give service animals greater protection from attacks. In February, Finn joined PC Dave Wardell in the public gallery in the House of Commons to see the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill move a step closer to becoming law. Incredible: In the past, PC Dave Wardell has shared the police dog's, called Finn, heroic and inspirational story Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility