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Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Man and woman are mauled by 'Bully-type dog' in savage attack as three pets are seized from Blackpool home
A man and woman were hospitalised after being mauled by a 'Bully-type dog' in a savage attack at home. The police seized the vicious dog along with two others at the house in Blackpool on Havelock Street at 2.38am on June 15. The man, in his 30s, and the woman, in her 20s, suffered serious injuries and are currently being treated in hospital. A spokesperson for Lancashire Police told The Sun: 'We were called at 2.38am today by colleagues at the North West Ambulance Service to an address in Havelock Street, Blackpool, to a report two people had been attacked by a dog. 'Officers attended and found that a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s had suffered dog bite injuries. They were taken to the hospital for treatment. 'A bully-type dog involved in the attack has been seized, as have two other dogs at the premises.' It comes after a 'monster' XL bully mauled three young girls after it reacted in a 'very aggressive' way to a knock at the front door. Victoria Hewitt wrestled with seven-and-a-half stone pet Karma as it savaged and ' dragged' the 'screaming' children at her home in Costessey, Norfolk, and desperately tried to coax it away from them with ham she grabbed from the fridge. A brave neighbour eventually wrestled the animal to the ground and Hewitt desperately yelled 'Shoot the dog' when police arrived. Officers sedated Karma, who was later destroyed. All three girls – Hewitt's daughters aged eight and four and their 11-year-old friend - needed hospital treatment for bite and puncture wounds, a court heard. The eight-year-old sustained the most 'significant' injuries, including a deep wound down to the bone on her upper right arm. Hewitt, 42, is understood to have registered the pet under a new law brought in weeks earlier that required them to be registered - but also stated they must be kept securely. The semi-permanent makeup artist appeared in court last month where she was handed an eight-month jail term, suspended for 18 months, after admitting being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. What is the law on XL Bullies? Since February 1 last year, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL bully dog in England and Wales without a certificate. To qualify for an exemption certificate, owners had to prove their XL bully was neutered by June 30. If the pup was less than a year old by January 31, they must have been neutered by the end of 2024, and evidence of this provided. As well as neutering their animals, XL bully owners seeking an exemption must also pay an application fee, hold active public liability insurance for their pets and ensure the dogs are microchipped. People with dangerously out of control dogs can be jailed for 14 years and banned from owning animals. Their their pets can also be put down.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Man and woman mauled by ‘Bully-type dog' in horror attack at home as cops seize three pets
A MAN and a woman were mauled by a "Bully-type dog" in a horror attack at a home — with police confirming they have seized three dogs from the scene. The man, in his 30s, and the woman, in her 20s, suffered serious injuries after a horrific dog attack on Havelock Street at 2.38am on June 15. Both individuals were rushed to hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. Police have seized the bully-type dog involved in the vicious attack, along with two other dogs that were at the scene. It comes after a "monster" seven-and-a-half stone XL Bully mauled three young girls, dragging one across the floor and biting her down to the bone. Mum Victoria Hewitt was at home with her two children, aged eight and four, as well as an 11-year-old friend of the kids when family pet Karma suddenly flipped. knock at the door resulted in the dog acting in a "very aggressive and violent way" and she "went" for the eight-year-old, a court heard. During the incident in Costessey, Norfolk, Hewitt, 42, tried to distract the animal with some ham but it didn't work, prosecutor Chris Youell said. Instead, Karma began attacking the child as the other two screamed, before it targeted them too, reports Eastern Daily Press. The girls ran for the door and were all bitten before Hewitt managed to wrestle the dog away. he eight-year-old managed to flee upstairs with her toddler brother, aged two, who was in his cot during the attack on March 7 last year. A neighbour helped Hewitt restrain Karma and held her on the floor, telling everyone to get out. When cops arrived on the scene, the mum screamed at them to "shoot the dog". The three girls suffered bite and puncture wounds which needed medical treatment. The eight-year-old had "significant" injuries, including a deep wound down to the bone on her arm, the court heard. The dog had previously belonged to an ex partner of Hewitt's who had left it with her. Which dog breeds are banned in the UK? THERE are specific regulations in place that prohibit certain dog breeds from being owned or bred in the UK. THERE are specific regulations in place that prohibit certain dog breeds from being owned or bred in the UK. So what are the illegal dogs in the UK and why are they illegal? Here's what we know. Which dog breeds are illegal in the UK? People tend to think of large, vicious dogs when they imagine being bitten by one. But the truth is that many types of dogs are known to bite humans, whether provoked or not. However, it's important to remember that just because a breed tends to bite humans, that doesn't mean that they all do. British law determines five breeds of dog are illegal to own, breed, sell or give away. These are an XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro. 1 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
