XL Bully shot dead by police after attacking four people in Battersea

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An XL Bully was shot dead after it attacked four people in a rampage near a south London excessive avenue.

Two people have been arrested following the assault close to Battersea Park Road, at 10pm on Monday.

A Met spokesman stated: “Police were called to reports of a dog – described as an XL Bully – that was dangerously out of control and attacking people in the vicinity of Home Road, SW11.

“Due to the threat posed to the public by the dog, armed officers attended. After assessing the situation, officers took the difficult decision to destroy the dog and it was shot.

“Four men – all members of the public – were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries sustained during the dog attack. None of their injuries are life-threatening.”

Police arrested two people, a 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old lady, on suspicion of being the proprietor in cost of a canine dangerously uncontrolled. Both stay in custody.

Marsha de Cordova, MP for Battersea, posted on X: ”I’m deeply involved to listen to in regards to the XL bully canine assault that occurred on Battersea Park Road yesterday night.

“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.”

She added: “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.”

Anyone with data that might help police is requested to name 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD7620/19Mar.