Dog owner jailed after XL bully police attack
A dog owner whose XL bully attacked a police officer in Leicestershire has been jailed. The officer was inside a property in Lewis Close, Ibstock, for "less than a minute" when the dog got through a kitchen door,
Number of dog attacks rose after XL Bully ban as police chiefs admit it will be no ‘overnight fix’
Figures obtained by The Independent showed dog attacks rose by nine per cent in the first five months since the ban was brought in on XL bully dogs
XL Bully dog attacks killed 23 people in two years before landmark ban
A nine-month-old baby was mailed by an XL Bully last month following a string of horrific attacks across the the country by the dogs
Man hurt and dog euthanised after XL bully attack
A dog has been euthanised and its owner injured after they were attacked by an XL bully, according to police. It happened in Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, at about 19:20 GMT on New Year's Day. Police said the XL bully attacked a pomeranian and chihuahua cross-breed called Rex being walked by his owner.
XL bully owner jailed for man's attack death
The owner of an XL bully dog which chased and killed a man has been jailed for three years. Ian Langley, 54, was mauled in Shiney Row, near Sunderland, on 3 October 2023, and died in hospital from "catastrophic" neck injuries.
XL Bully owner jailed for three YEARS after horror dog attack on girl, 12, left her bone exposed
Justin Allison's dog Rocco sank its teeth into the girl's arm during a horror attack in Brynmawr, South Wales, on October 7. The 38-year-old has now been jailed for three years
Man jailed after XL bully attacked 12-year-old girl
A man has been jailed for owning an XL bully which attacked a 12-year-old girl. Justin Allison, 38, was jailed for a total of three years for owning a banned breed of dog, being in charged of a dog that was dangerously out of control and possessing a knife.
Number of dog attacks in UK goes UP after XL Bully ban
A number of police forces across the UK have reported an increase in attacks by dogs since the XL Bully ban came into force. Police have spent more than £11 million kennelling banned dog breeds since the ban came into force in February as it can cost around £1,000 a month to keep an XL bully in kennels.
XL bully owner jailed after dog clamps jaws onto police officer's leg causing severe injuries in savage mauling
A dog owner has been jailed after his XL bully savaged a police officer in Leicestershire, leaving wounds that required surgery. Aden Hollyoake, 33, was sentenced to two years and three months in prison at Leicester Crown Court for offences including keeping an illegal pit bull at the property.
Shocking footage shows moment police officer is attacked by XL Bully
Shocking footage shows the moment a police officer is attacked by XL Bully. The Leicestershire Police officer was left with serious injuries after being viciously attacked by the dog in at a property in Ibstock,
‘Blessed’ family of dog attack victim Alejandro issue emotional message on brave boy’s birthday as XL Bully ban kicks in
THE family of dog mauling victim Alejandro Mizsan say they are “blessed” to celebrate the brave schoolboy turning 12 – as an ...
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Police launch investigation into dog attack at popular Derbyshire tourist attraction – involving XL Bully and German Shepherd
Police are investigating a dog attack that took place at a Derbyshire visitor attraction – involving an XL Bully and a German ...
XL Bully ban will cost £25 million in vet and kennel fees - with no clear reduction in attacks
Police have revealed 848 dogs were surrendered by their owners and euthanised after the ban came into force – with no ...
Charity slams new XL Bully ban as ‘mass confusion’ as ‘panic’ sets in for dog owners across Ireland
THE ban on XL Bully dogs has come into full effect today, causing “mass confusion” as panic sets in for thousands of dog ...