Pensioner injured in XL Bully attack in Warrington

The 84-year-old man was found injured on Monday night (24 February)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 25th Feb 2025

A pensioner has been injured after being attacked by two dogs, believed to be XL Bullies, in Warrington.

Armed police were called to Barsley Avenue at around 18:40 on Monday 24 February, where the 84-year-old man was found injured.

He has been taken to Aintree Hospital, while the two dogs were destroyed at the property, and a third was seized.

Cheshire Police said enquiries into the incident were "ongoing" and officers remained at the scene.

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