Three arrested after child bitten by unregistered XL Bully in Doncaster
A 10-year-old is in hospital with serious injuries after being bitten in the Balby area on Monday (July 22)
Last updated 22nd Jul 2024
Three people have been arrested after a child was bitten by an unregistered XL Bully in a dangerous dog attack in Doncaster.
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Police said they were called to a property on Belvedere in Balby at around 10:15BST on Monday (22 July).
In a statement, South Yorkshire Police said the child was in the garden of a property neighbouring where the XL Bully was housed.
They added the dog "attacked" the child, leaving them with injuries to their neck.
A woman, aged 37 was arrested on suspicion of possession of a banned breed of dog, allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control and child neglect.
Two teenagers aged 13 and 15 were also arrested on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control and possession of a banned breed of dog.
They have since been released from police custody.
The dog was seized and remains in police kennels.
Chief Inspector Emma Cheney said: “This incident could have had a tragic ending and led to a fatality.
“We continue to urge people to stop thinking ‘it won’t happen to me’.
"Owners need to step up and be responsible, understand your dog, their behaviour and keep everyone safe.”