Overview

• An 84-year-old man attacked by an escaped XL Bully dog in Warrington on February 24 has died from his injuries after over a month in critical care.
• The Crown Prosecution Service is reviewing charges against the 30-year-old dog owner, initially charged with owning a dangerously out-of-control dog.
• Armed police fatally shot the attacking XL Bully and another dog during the incident, while a third smaller dog was seized.
• XL Bully dogs were banned in the UK in 2023 following a series of fatal attacks, with strict regulations on ownership and handling.
• The incident underscores ongoing challenges in enforcing the ban and addressing public safety concerns related to dangerous dog breeds.