Four in hospital after dog attack in Wandsworth

Four people have been taken to hospital after a dog attack in south west London

Armed police were called to Wandsworth at 10pm last night to reports that a dog, described as an XL bully, was dangerously out of control and attacking people in Horne Road.

The force say due to the threat posed to the public 'the difficult decision to destroy the dog and it was shot the dog was shot.'

Four men were taken to hospital, we're told their injuries are not life threatening

Two people, a man and a woman in their 20's have been arrested on suspicion of being the owner/person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control. Both remain in custody.

An examination of the dog will take place to establish its specific breed.

Local MP Marsha de Cordova said she was "deeply concerned" to hear the news of the attack.

From February 1, it became a criminal offence to own the XL bully breed in England and Wales without an exemption certificate.

Anyone who owns one of the dogs must have had the animal neutered, have it microchipped and keep it muzzled and on a lead in public, among other restrictions.

Ms de Cordova wrote on X: "My thoughts and prayers are with the victims injured in the attack, and for their full recovery.

"I am in contact with the police and their enquiries are ongoing.

"New laws have come into force that make it illegal to own an American XL Bully dog without an exemption certificate.

"It is vital that there is strong enforcement to make sure owners comply with the legislation."

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