In a recent development, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has taken a firm stance on the issue of American XL bully dogs, emphasising their potential threat to public safety, particularly to children. Ms. Braverman announced her intent to seek advice on the possibility of outlawing these dogs following a distressing incident involving an 11-year-old girl in Birmingham.
The incident that ignited the Home Secretary’s concern occurred in the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham, where an American XL bully dog attacked an 11-year-old girl and two men who courageously intervened to protect her. West Midlands Police swiftly launched an investigation into the matter.