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BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Bristol owner fined and warned XL bully could be destroyed
A man has been fined for owning an unregistered XL bully after a police officer spotted the Nicholson, 60, of Fishponds Road in Eastville, Bristol, is one of the first people in the country to be prosecuted under laws that were introduced last year, prohibiting the ownership of the banned breed. During sentencing at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Monday, he was ordered to pay a total of £256 in fines. The dog, called Dior, could be destroyed unless Nicholson registers, neuters, microchips and insures her in the next two months. Ownership of XL bullies is restricted under the Dangerous Dogs 31 December 2023, it has been illegal to sell, give away, abandon or breed XL 1 February 2024, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL bully without an exemption certificate. The court heard that Dior has never acted aggressively in public and Nicholson has never lost control of her. An assessment of the dog carried out by an expert animal handler found that Dior has never acted aggressively and she does not display any aggressive told Nicholson that they are "satisfied" that his dog is not a danger to public safety, adding that he is a "fit and proper person" to own her. Nicholson will also have to ensure that Dior is kept securely at his address and kept on a lead and muzzled when in public.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dog owner arrested following series of attacks
A dog owner has been arrested on suspicion of having their animal dangerously out of control following a series of attacks. Wiltshire Police seized a dog and arrested a 33-year-old woman on Thursday in connection with the incidents, which happened in the Moredon area of Swindon over the last month. One person and two dogs were attacked in April, and a cat was also killed on 3 May. Wiltshire Police, which has thanked the public for helping identify the woman, said she is in custody and being questioned. More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire The woman was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control under section three of the Dangerous Dogs Act. PC Sam Young of the Swindon Local Policing Tasking Team confirmed the dog had been seized and said the force "appreciated the significant amount of public concern" surrounding the incidents. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wiltshire Police
BBC News
08-05-2025
- BBC News
Swindon dog owner arrested following series of attacks
A dog owner has been arrested on suspicion of having their animal dangerously out of control following a series of Police seized a dog and arrested a 33-year-old woman on Thursday in connection with the incidents, which happened in the Moredon area of Swindon over the last person and two dogs were attacked in April, and a cat was also killed on 3 Police, which has thanked the public for helping identify the woman, said she is in custody and being questioned. The woman was arrested on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control under section three of the Dangerous Dogs Sam Young of the Swindon Local Policing Tasking Team confirmed the dog had been seized and said the force "appreciated the significant amount of public concern" surrounding the incidents.
Press and Journal
23-04-2025
- Press and Journal
Girl, 10, attacked by dog in Alness as woman charged
A woman has been charged after a 10-year-old girl was attacked by a dog in Alness. The child was set upon by the animal, which also attacked another dog, at around 7pm on Tuesday. Nobody was seriously injured, and a 36-year-old woman was charged in connection with the Dangerous Dogs Act. The dog's breed is unknown, as is the condition of the other dog which was attacked. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 7.10pm on Tuesday, 22 April, 2025, we received a report that a dog attacked a 10-year-old girl and another dog in the Kirkside area of Alness. 'There were no serious injuries. 'A 36-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and will be subject to a report to the Procurator Fiscal.'
Sky News
31-03-2025
- Sky News
Man dies from injuries after XL bully attack in Warrington
A man attacked by an XL bully dog in Warrington last month has died. The attack happened as the 84-year-old was walking along Bardsley Avenue on 24 February. It's believed the XL bully had escaped from a nearby house. It was destroyed by armed officers, as was another dog inside the property. Armed officers fired 19 shots - which police said all hit their targets, Cheshire Police said the man died yesterday in hospital. "The victim has fought so hard since the attack but sadly his injuries were too much," said Detective Inspector Simon Mills. "Despite the best efforts of the specialist medical teams who have supported him since the attack, he has now passed away. "To endure such pain and anguish at the hands of an animal is unimaginable, and I cannot begin to comprehend the distress that his family are currently suffering following such a horrific incident." A 30-year-old man has been charged with being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control causing serious injury, as well as two counts under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Following the man's death, the Crown Prosecution Service must now decide if the charges will be upgraded. In February 2024 it became a criminal offence to own the XL bully breed in England and Wales without an exemption certificate. Anyone owning one of the dogs must have had the animal neutered, microchipped, and kept muzzled and on a lead in public, among other restrictions. The government move to ban the breed followed a series of attacks on people and other dogs.
