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Mother Fights Off XL Bully Dog Amid Growing Attack Concerns

9/6/2025

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On September 1, 2025, a mother in south-west London intervened during an XL Bully dog attack on her pet.
Emma Rogers reported the attack to the Metropolitan Police, who sent an emergency response team.
The aggressive dog and its owner escaped before police arrived.
Since December 31, 2023, the UK government has banned breeding and selling XL Bully dogs without a muzzle and lead.
In 2023-24, nearly 11,000 dog bite hospital admissions and seven fatalities were reported in England and Wales.

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On September 1, 2025, a mother in south-west London intervened during an XL Bully dog attack on her pet.
Emma Rogers reported the attack to the Metropolitan Police, who sent an emergency response team.
The aggressive dog and its owner escaped before police arrived.
Since December 31, 2023, the UK government has banned breeding and selling XL Bully dogs without a muzzle and lead.
In 2023-24, nearly 11,000 dog bite hospital admissions and seven fatalities were reported in England and Wales.