"Dog attacks resulting in injuries across the UK have increased by more than 80% since 2020, with police recording offences rising from 16,040 in 2020 to 29,400 last year."
"London saw the highest number of dog attacks in 2025, with the Metropolitan Police recording 2,530 cases, while Greater Manchester Police recorded the second highest total with 1,678."
"Earlier this month, a three-month-old girl died after being bitten by a dog. Her family stated, 'Maggie changed us in so many ways. She was everything to us.'"
Dog attacks resulting in injuries across the UK have increased by more than 80% since 2020, with police recording offences rising from 16,040 in 2020 to 29,400 last year. London reported the highest number of attacks in 2025, with 2,530 cases. A tragic incident involved the death of a three-month-old girl after a dog bite, leading to police intervention and the euthanization of the dog involved. The family expressed profound grief over their loss, highlighting the impact of the tragedy.
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