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BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
XL bully owner admits offences after fatal attack near Banbury
A woman has admitted having two XL bullies which were dangerously out of control and killed another Roberts, 36, admitted two counts of possession of a fighting dog and two counts of allowing the dogs to be in a public place without a muzzle or lead at Oxford Magistrates' Court on of De La Warr Drive, Banbury, also admitted two counts of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and one count of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected charges relate to an incident in which a schnoodle dog, Winnie, was killed by the two XL bullies, Kobi and Kardi, in Hanwell, near Banbury, on 26 March. Roberts' sentencing was adjourned for a pre-sentence report to be prepared. She will be sentenced at the magistrates' court on 18 July. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Two injured in horror ‘XL Bully' attack at Scots park before crazed beasts put down
Pictures from the scene last night show a number of police vans parked up at the vets 'BULLY' MAULING Two injured in horror 'XL Bully' attack at Scots park before crazed beasts put down Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO people have been left injured after a horror 'XL Bully' attack at a Scots park. Emergency crews raced to the scene in Thornton, Fife, last night at around 6.45pm. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Emergency crews raced to a park just off Station Road in Thornton Credit: Google The alarm was raised after police received a report of two dogs mauling another dog just off the village's Station Road. Two people sustained minor injuries while trying to separate all three animals. The pooch that was attacked was left injured and rushed to the vet for treatment. The two other dogs, believed to be XL Bullies, were seized by police and put down. Pictures from the scene last night show a number of police vans parked up at St Clair Vets in Kirkcaldy. Officers confirmed that enquiries into the incident are ongoing. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.45pm on Tuesday, 29 April, we were called to a report of two dogs attacking another dog at a park off Station Road, Thornton. "The dog was injured and taken to a vet for treatment. "Two people sustained minor injuries separating the animals. "The dogs were safely secured and taken to a vet to be euthanised. Moment cops taser 'aggressive' XL Bully after they tried to arrest owner 'carrying machete' in broad-daylight carnage_1 "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.' XL bullies were banned north of the border as part of tough new rules which came into force in August last year. The breed were added to the dangerous dog list in England and Wales after people lost their lives in attacks by the breed. Nats chiefs soon introduced a Scottish ban on XL Bullies after several attacks - with one area being branded Scotland's XL Bully hotspot. The first phase came into force on February 23 last year, with new laws saying owners must have their XL Bullies muzzled in public and it became illegal to sell, breed, or abandon the dogs in Scotland. From August 1, it became illegal to own one of the vicious canines without an exemption certificate.
Daily Record
30-04-2025
- Daily Record
Two injured in 'XL bully' attack at Scots park before beasts are destroyed
Two people have been left injured after ' XL bullies ' mauled a dog at a Scots park. Emergency services raced to the horror incident involving three dogs at the park near Station Road in Thornton, Fife, at 6.45pm on Tuesday, April 29. Crews attended and two people were discovered to have sustained minor injuries after attempting to separate the animals. One dog was also found injured. The canine was rushed to a nearby vet for treatment. The two other dogs involved, believed to be XL bullies, were seized by police and have since been euthanised. Images from the scene show multiple police vehicles in attendance. A statement from Police Scotland reads: A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.45pm on Tuesday, 29 April, we were called to a report of two dogs attacking another dog at a park off Station Road, Thornton. "The dog was injured and taken to a vet for treatment. "The dogs were safely secured and taken to a vet to be euthanised.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Update as more details revealed about aftermath of dog attack
More details have been revealed about the aftermath of a reported dog attack near Swindon's town centre. Armed officers, more than a dozen police cars, a land ambulance, and the Bath and Wiltshire Air Ambulance attended Exeter Street on Sunday afternoon to deal with the incident. Wiltshire Police confirmed to the Adver that a man in his 50s was injured in the alleged dog attack and suffered injuries that were described as life-changing. He was taken by helicopter to Bristol's Southmead hospital for treatment. Police have since confirmed that the injuries he has received are not thought to be life-threatening. The spokesperson added that although the county force has not yet formally assessed the breed of the dog, the owner had self-declared it to be an XL Bully. Policeman fired after pub incident's "actions were not acceptable" says chief Arrest after suspect "repeatedly exposes himself" in car park Two arrested on suspicion of drug dealing as £10,000 and drugs seized The 24-year-old woman who owns the dog and was arrested at the scene on suspicion of has since been released on bail while officers' enquiries continue. Eyewitnesses who were in the street at the time described hearing her pleading with firearms officers to 'not shoot her dog'. It is further understood from accounts of neighbours that the victim was not a stranger to the dog, and had often been seen walking the pet around the area. He is believed to have been looking after the dog for its owner at the time of the incident. Police dog handlers and officers were able to sedate the dog without the need for further deadly intervention and are currently caring for it in police kennels. Officers have confirmed there is not thought to be a further threat to the public. An Advertiser investigation into the cost to police of managing the new laws surrounding the ownership of XL Bullys revealed that it had risen exponentially in the last year. We submitted an FOI request to the force to find out how many dangerous dogs had been seized in the last five years and how much it had cost Wiltshire Police to house these dogs in kennels after the law changed regarding XL Bully ownership in February 2024. In 2024, there were 72 dogs seized, nearly five times as many as the 15 seized in 2020. During the intervening period, there were 26 dogs seized in 2021, 23 in 2022 and 29 in 2023. As of February, the costs to date for the current year stood at £266,280, up massively from £33,437 in the period from 2020 to 2021. From 2023 to 2024, when the law changed, Wiltshire Police spent £84,504 on kennel costs for dangerous dogs. (Image: From public) A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "The cost of kennelling dangerous dogs has risen significantly in the past year due to increased fees combined with the fact we are seizing far more dogs since the law around XL bullies changed. "This has resulted in a much higher workload for officers in our Dog Section, who have swiftly adapted and work hard to keep Wiltshire safe. "It is important to remember that at the heart of this subject are human victims - some of whom have suffered life-altering injuries from dangerous dogs. "We will continue to enforce the law and seize banned breeds and any breed of dog which is suspected to be dangerously out of control. "For more information about this subject, please visit the website." Police are appealing for witnesses for this incident, and anyone who saw what happened or has information that could help with the police's investigation is encouraged to call 101 quoting reference number 54250050707.
The Courier
28-04-2025
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- The Courier
No SSPCA visit to Angus XL Bully kennels since 2023
Angus kennels which could become Scotland's first XL Bully sanctuary have not been visited by the SSPCA since a charity campaigner took them over last year. The facility at Happas, near Forfar, is at the centre of a court appeal over Angus Council's refusal to grant All Bullie Charity Rescue an animal welfare licence. A hearing in the case has been set for August. The charity recently admitted it was 'desperately struggling' for funds. It said it needs thousands of pounds for vital surgery on two animals. There are more than 20 dogs at the kennels, including several XL bullies. Happas is currently unlicensed after the boarding permit held by the kennels' owner expired at the end of last year. It comes as the SSPCA announced it is axing an animal rescue and rehoming centre just a couple of miles away. Following confirmation of the four-month gap before the appeal is considered, The Courier asked Angus Council and the SSPCA if they had any welfare concerns around dogs currently housed at Happas. We also asked if there were plans to engage with All Bullie Charity Rescue while the appeal is ongoing. The SSPCA said: 'We haven't been asked or had any part in anything to do with these kennels since our previous involvement.' At the end of 2023, the charity was called in following concerns around conditions at Happas under kennels owner Jeremy Barron. It followed a number of complaints made to Angus Council. The investigation was completed and no action was taken. The probe was prior to All Bullie Charity Rescue moving to Angus to develop the XL Bully hub. The SSPCA added: 'The part-hearing and subsequent postponement until August of the appeal regarding the licence application as a welfare centre is a matter for Angus Council and the courts.' An Angus Council spokesperson said: 'Environmental consumer protection, along with partner agencies, will continue to monitor the premises and respond as appropriate to any circumstances required.' It did not confirm the frequency of any visits which would be carried out at Happas. The council added: 'Advice and guidance will always be available to anyone seeking such assistance in respect of all proposed licensable activities.' At the weekend, the SSPCA made the sudden announcement it is closing its nearby animal rescue centre. The Petterden facility is just a mile or so along the A90. The centre rescued and rehomed animals from Tayside and Fife. However, the charity said rising costs and the need to make 'significant savings' meant Petterden is no longer viable.
