On Tuesday, the police reported a tragic incident in London where a woman in her 50s was mauled to death by her two registered extra-large bully dogs.
This devastating incident took place in Hornchurch, a suburb located in East London.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the authorities swiftly seized the two dogs after they were contained in a room.
In an effort to address the growing concerns surrounding this banned breed, the British government implemented a law on February 1, making it a criminal offense to own an extra-large bully breed without an exemption certificate in England and Wales.
The legislation requires owners to have their dogs neutered, micro-chipped, and kept muzzled and on a lead when in public, among other restrictions.
The decision to ban extra-large bullies was prompted by a series of attacks by the larger and more muscular version of the American Bully breed, which is relatively new.
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The Office for National Statistics reported a significant increase in dog attack-related deaths in 2023, with 16 fatalities compared to previous years when the numbers remained in single figures.
It is worth noting that as of late 2023, approximately 60 percent of dogs held in police kennels were of some bull breed.
This alarming statistic highlights the prevalence of these breeds and the need for stricter regulations to ensure public safety.
The incident in Hornchurch follows another distressing case where a mother and son were recently sentenced to jail after their extra-large bully attacked and injured an eight-year-old boy in a savage and sustained assault.
These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with owning such powerful and potentially aggressive dogs.
