A pet dog was also seriously injured in the attack in Polesworth, Warwickshire, on Thursday, which saw an XL Bully cross & French Bulldog run riot before attacking members of the publi
Six individuals have sustained injuries after a savage dog attack in Warwickshire, which also left a pet dog wounded during the incident.
The assault occurred on Thursday, just before midday in the Polesworth area, with Warwickshire Police initially responding to reports of two dogs roaming freely on Park Street.
The animals, thought to be an XL Bully Cross and a French Bulldog, set upon members of the public and another pet dog, with several courageous onlookers intervening to attempt restraining the beasts, eventually containing them in a garden and van until officers arrived.
Regrettably, whilst restraining the animals, six people sustained minor injuries including bites and puncture wounds, though the condition of the dog that was originally attacked remains unclear.
After the assault, police confiscated both dangerous dogs and placed them in custody, with a man later arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control causing injury, reports the Express.
The 49 year old from Tamworth has been released on bail until the end of November whilst investigations continue.
Commenting on the incident, North Warwickshire Safer Neighbourhood Team Inspector, Andi Gibbons said: “Thank you to those who called 999, and to those brave members of the public who stepped in to help – they should be incredibly proud of what they did.
“We understand this caused a lot of concern in the area and has led to a lot a speculation in the community. We’d like to reassure everyone that we’ve begun a full investigation to get to the bottom of what happened.
“The six members of the public suffered largely superficial injuries – including bite marks, scratches and puncture wounds – with some getting stitches at hospital. We can also confirm two dogs are being kept safely in police kennels.
“We’ve had officers in the area since the incident and they will continue to be around, so if you’re worried, please speak to them.
“We’re keen to hear from anyone who was in the area between midday and 12.30pm yesterday or from anyone who has information that can help. Please either share it with them, report it online through our website or call 101.”
Those with information should reference incident 121 of 11 September.
From 1 February 2024 onwards, owning or possessing an XL Bully dog in England and Wales became a criminal offence unless you hold a valid Certificate of Exemption.
Additional offences include:
- sell an XL Bully dog
- abandon an XL Bully dog or let it stray
- give away an XL Bully dog
- breed or breed from an XL Bully dog
- have an XL Bully in public without a lead and muzzle
The ban, which was originally implemented to address a rise in fatal dog attacks involving the breed, requires owners to register their dogs to be part of the exemption scheme, however, this closed to new applications at the end of 2024.
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