American XL Bully Dog Attacks Leave Three Injured in Birmingham
A terrifying dog attack in Birmingham has left an 11-year-old girl and two men injured. The culprit? An American XL Bully crossbreed. Police have arrested a 60-year-old man suspected of owning a dangerously out-of-control dog.
Man Arrested After Pup Goes on Rampage
West Midlands Police swooped in and took the man into custody. A police statement confirmed: “A 60-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a dog dangerously out of control. He has been bailed with conditions while enquiries continue. The dog currently remains in secure kennels.”
The drama unfolded in Bordesley Green, where the dog first attacked the young girl. She suffered serious injuries to her shoulder and forearms after the puppy broke free from its collar. The girl received hospital treatment and is now recovering at home.
Dog Strikes Twice, Leaves Two Men Hurt
The nightmare didn’t end there. The dog broke free a second time, chasing a 20-year-old man across a garage forecourt. The man was injured with cuts, bruises, and trauma to his shoulder and forearm after being dragged along the ground. Both men received urgent medical care at the hospital.
Calls for Ban on XL Bully Dogs Grow Louder
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has reacted swiftly, announcing she is seeking “urgent advice” about banning American XL Bully dogs. The move comes after shocking footage of the dog attack went viral on social media platforms like TikTok, fuelling public fear over the breed’s safety.
