UK XL Bully Attacks Prompt Calls for Tougher Laws

Recent attacks involving XL Bully dogs across the UK have intensified public concern and led to police intervention. In Fleetwood, Lancashire, a woman in her 40s was hospitalized with serious injuries after being attacked by a suspected XL Bully, with the dog seized by police. In Caernarfon, Wales, an eight-year-old boy suffered severe injuries, including the loss of his thumb, leading to the imprisonment of the dog’s owner. Another incident in Salford involved a four-year-old girl bitten by an XL Bully, though her injuries were not serious, and police are seeking witnesses. The string of attacks has increased calls for tighter regulation or a ban on the breed, with polls showing widespread public support. Since February 2024, it has been illegal to own an XL Bully without an exemption certificate, but debate continues over further legislative action.