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Boston

Pit bull-type dog impounded after biting four people in Brighton, officials say

A pit bull-type dog named King was impounded after attacking and biting four people in Boston. [ more ]

#london

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London

Fatal XL bully mauling - Everything we know so far

Neighbors in a quiet community in London were shocked by the tragic incident involving a woman attacked by dogs, leading to her demise. [ more ]

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London

Video captures people running from 'XL Bully' which attacked four people in Battersea

Four men were injured during a dog attack in south London.

Met officers shot the dog dead to protect the public during the rampage. [ more ]

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London

Dog nearly drags man in front of train in savage attack at station

A man was nearly dragged in front of a train after a pitbull-type dog attacked him at a train station in east London.

The incident occurred when the man offered to hold one of the woman's dogs to help her adjust a harness. [ more ]

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London

Fatal XL bully mauling - Everything we know so far

Neighbors in a quiet community in London were shocked by the tragic incident involving a woman attacked by dogs, leading to her demise. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Video captures people running from 'XL Bully' which attacked four people in Battersea

Four men were injured during a dog attack in south London.

Met officers shot the dog dead to protect the public during the rampage. [ more ]

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London

Dog nearly drags man in front of train in savage attack at station

A man was nearly dragged in front of a train after a pitbull-type dog attacked him at a train station in east London.

The incident occurred when the man offered to hold one of the woman's dogs to help her adjust a harness. [ more ]

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BBC News

London

Hornchurch: Woman killed by registered XL bullies named locally

A woman named Angeline Mahal died after being attacked by two registered XL bully dogs in east London. [ more ]

#fatal-incident

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London

Hornchurch dog attack victim named locally

A woman named Angeline Mahal was killed by her XL bully dogs in her home in Hornchurch. Police and forensics officers are investigating the incident. [ more ]

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London

Woman mauled to death by XL bully dogs at cul-de-sac home

A woman was mauled to death by XL bully dogs in Hornchurch.

Police secured the dogs on the property.

London's Air Ambulance assisted emergency responders.

Efforts to save the woman were unsuccessful. [ more ]

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London

Hornchurch dog attack victim named locally

A woman named Angeline Mahal was killed by her XL bully dogs in her home in Hornchurch. Police and forensics officers are investigating the incident. [ more ]

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London

Woman mauled to death by XL bully dogs at cul-de-sac home

A woman was mauled to death by XL bully dogs in Hornchurch.

Police secured the dogs on the property.

London's Air Ambulance assisted emergency responders.

Efforts to save the woman were unsuccessful. [ more ]

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#illegal-ownership

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London

Woman mauled to death by her pet XL Bullies in east London home

Owning XL Bully dogs without exemption certificate is illegal in England and Wales since February 2021. [ more ]

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UK news

XL Bully shot dead by police after attacking four people in Battersea

XL Bully dog attacked 4 people in South London.

Two arrested for owning the dog illegally. [ more ]

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London

Woman mauled to death by her pet XL Bullies in east London home

Owning XL Bully dogs without exemption certificate is illegal in England and Wales since February 2021. [ more ]

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UK news

XL Bully shot dead by police after attacking four people in Battersea

XL Bully dog attacked 4 people in South London.

Two arrested for owning the dog illegally. [ more ]

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Sacramento Bee

California

Woman's dog attacks her when she tries to stop dogs from mating, California cops say

Attempting to separate dogs mating can lead to severe injuries.

Law enforcement and animal services play crucial roles in handling such incidents. [ more ]

#investigation

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UK news

Woman arrested after retired vet mauled to death in garden by seven dogs'

A retired vet was allegedly mauled to death by dogs in his garden.

The owner of the dogs involved in the incident was a 75-year-old woman who was arrested and bailed during the investigation. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

L.A. County Sheriff's Department investigates death of a Compton man after dog mauling

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a man who was mauled by a dog or dogs in Compton.

Authorities found a man's body inside one of several kennels in the backyard of a home.

The department has not released much information about the incident. [ more ]

Irish Independent

New York City

Hundreds attend vigil for Limerick dog attack victim Nicole Morey (23) as speculation around her death is dismissed

All four dogs involved in the incident were destroyed by authorities. [ more ]

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UK news

Woman arrested after retired vet mauled to death in garden by seven dogs'

A retired vet was allegedly mauled to death by dogs in his garden.

The owner of the dogs involved in the incident was a 75-year-old woman who was arrested and bailed during the investigation. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

L.A. County Sheriff's Department investigates death of a Compton man after dog mauling

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a man who was mauled by a dog or dogs in Compton.

Authorities found a man's body inside one of several kennels in the backyard of a home.

The department has not released much information about the incident. [ more ]

Irish Independent

New York City

Hundreds attend vigil for Limerick dog attack victim Nicole Morey (23) as speculation around her death is dismissed

All four dogs involved in the incident were destroyed by authorities. [ more ]

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#hospitalization

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Los Angeles

3 hospitalized in dog attack at California home

At least three people were hospitalized after being attacked by a family dog in Van Nuys.

Los Angeles Animal Services crew called in to handle the dog involved in the attack. [ more ]

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1 week ago

London

Man seriously injured in dog attack airlifted to hospital

A man was airlifted to the hospital after a dog attack in South Wales. [ more ]

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Los Angeles

3 hospitalized in dog attack at California home

At least three people were hospitalized after being attacked by a family dog in Van Nuys.

Los Angeles Animal Services crew called in to handle the dog involved in the attack. [ more ]

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1 week ago

London

Man seriously injured in dog attack airlifted to hospital

A man was airlifted to the hospital after a dog attack in South Wales. [ more ]

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UK news

XL bully to be put down after savaging rescue husky while unmuzzled and unleashed'

XL bully attacked a rescue dog in Liverpool, prompting police to destroy it.

The rescue husky, Alan, sustained deep bite marks but survived due to the location of the bite on his back.

Police faced criticism for the delay in seizing the XL bully responsible for the attack. [ more ]

#battersea

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London

XL Bully dog shot dead by police after attacking four men in Battersea

Armed officers shot an XL bully dog in Battersea after it attacked four people.

New laws require exemption certificates for owning an American XL Bully dog, with strong enforcement needed. [ more ]

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London

Mother says children 'lucky to be alive' after XL Bully attack in Battersea Park

Police are searching for the owner of an XL Bully dog that attacked two children in Battersea park just days after a ban on the breed went into effect.

The mother of the children says she and her family are now nervous to leave the house due to the presence of dangerous dogs in the area. [ more ]

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London

XL Bully dog shot dead by police after attacking four men in Battersea

Armed officers shot an XL bully dog in Battersea after it attacked four people.

New laws require exemption certificates for owning an American XL Bully dog, with strong enforcement needed. [ more ]

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London

Mother says children 'lucky to be alive' after XL Bully attack in Battersea Park

Police are searching for the owner of an XL Bully dog that attacked two children in Battersea park just days after a ban on the breed went into effect.

The mother of the children says she and her family are now nervous to leave the house due to the presence of dangerous dogs in the area. [ more ]

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New York Post

New York City

Upper East Sider whose beloved border collie was mauled by pit bull owned by 'repeat offender' calls for hotline to support responsible pet owners

Responsible dog owner's traumatic experience with a menacing pit bull in a neighborhood park.

City intervention needed to protect against repeat dog attacks. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Dog attacks 2 kids walking to school, then bystander rushes to help, California cops say

Dogs can bite even trusted family pets.

Over 4.5 million people in the U.S. are bitten by dogs annually. [ more ]

#police-investigation

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Inquest hears cause of death of grandmother savaged by XL bully dogs

XL bullies caused grandmother's death

Police investigation ongoing [ more ]

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UK news

Boy, 8, suffers serious head injury in horrific attack by XL Bully' dog

An eight-year-old boy was mauled by a dog, believed to be an XL Bully, and has sustained life-changing head injuries.

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog. [ more ]

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UK news

Inquest hears cause of death of grandmother savaged by XL bully dogs

XL bullies caused grandmother's death

Police investigation ongoing [ more ]

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UK news

Boy, 8, suffers serious head injury in horrific attack by XL Bully' dog

An eight-year-old boy was mauled by a dog, believed to be an XL Bully, and has sustained life-changing head injuries.

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog. [ more ]

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London

Essex dog attack: Grandmother Esther Martin savaged to death 'while trying to break up fighting puppies' says daughter

A grandmother in London was killed by two dogs when she tried to break up a fight between puppies.

The dogs involved in the attack were of the XL bully breed, which is banned in the UK. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Police praise public who tried to help Esther Martin during dog attack in Jaywick

Police praise members of the public who tried to help a grandmother killed in a dog attack in Jaywick.

Chief Superintendent Glen Pavelin commends the bravery and professionalism of the officers involved. [ more ]

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5 months ago

UK news

New XL bully rules come into force after spate of attacks

XL bully dogs must be kept on a lead and muzzled in public under new restrictions, amid fears among animal welfare groups that a looming ban on the breed will overwhelm vets and rescue centres.

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5 months ago

UK news

Deadly attacks by dogs in Britain soar to record high

Fatal dog attacks have surged to a record high in the last two years

Experts warn that a ban on the XL bully breed is not enough to address the problem [ more ]

#dog attack

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London

Cheshunt: Dog mauled to death in front of horrified shoppers in north London

A dog was mauled to death by another dog in Cheshunt, north London.

Police are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. [ more ]

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London

Dog that mauled woman in Belvedere home believed to be Alapaha Bulldog

A woman remains in critical condition after being attacked by a dog in Belvedere.

The dog involved in the attack is believed to be an Alapaha Bulldog.

The dog was injured during the attack and has since died. [ more ]

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London

Major emergency services presence as two rushed to hospital in Belvedere dog attack

A woman and a man were injured in a dog attack in Belvedere, with the woman in critical condition and the man with minor injuries.

Police used a taser on the dog, which later died in a separate room.

Both injured individuals were taken to a hospital for treatment at a major trauma center. [ more ]

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London

Belvedere dog attack: Woman fighting for life after being mauled by pet in south-east London

A woman is in critical condition and a man was injured after a dog attack in south-east London.

The dog involved in the attack was Tasered by police and died while being held in a separate room.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the attack are ongoing. [ more ]

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London

Man rushed to hospital with critically injured woman as dog dies in Belvedere attack

A woman is in critical condition and a man has minor injuries after a dog attack in Belvedere.

The dog involved in the attack was later tasered by police and died.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing. [ more ]

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London

Woman in critical condition after being mauled by dog in Belvedere

A woman is in critical condition after being attacked by a dog in Belvedere.

Police used a taser on the dog, which later died.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing. [ more ]

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London

Cheshunt: Dog mauled to death in front of horrified shoppers in north London

A dog was mauled to death by another dog in Cheshunt, north London.

Police are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. [ more ]

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London

Dog that mauled woman in Belvedere home believed to be Alapaha Bulldog

A woman remains in critical condition after being attacked by a dog in Belvedere.

The dog involved in the attack is believed to be an Alapaha Bulldog.

The dog was injured during the attack and has since died. [ more ]

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London

Major emergency services presence as two rushed to hospital in Belvedere dog attack

A woman and a man were injured in a dog attack in Belvedere, with the woman in critical condition and the man with minor injuries.

Police used a taser on the dog, which later died in a separate room.

Both injured individuals were taken to a hospital for treatment at a major trauma center. [ more ]

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London

Belvedere dog attack: Woman fighting for life after being mauled by pet in south-east London

A woman is in critical condition and a man was injured after a dog attack in south-east London.

The dog involved in the attack was Tasered by police and died while being held in a separate room.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the attack are ongoing. [ more ]

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London

Man rushed to hospital with critically injured woman as dog dies in Belvedere attack

A woman is in critical condition and a man has minor injuries after a dog attack in Belvedere.

The dog involved in the attack was later tasered by police and died.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing. [ more ]

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London

Woman in critical condition after being mauled by dog in Belvedere

A woman is in critical condition after being attacked by a dog in Belvedere.

Police used a taser on the dog, which later died.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing. [ more ]

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London

Dog bite victim left 'anxious and fearful'

Dog attack left man anxious and fearful, highlighting need for proper control and protection measures. [ more ]

Irish Independent