A 10-YEAR-OLD girl has been rushed to hospital after an attack from an unregistered XL Bully left her with horror injuries. The dangerous beast bit the schoolgirl in the neck at a property in Balby, Yorkshire, with cops arresting a woman, 37, and two teenagers, aged 13 and 15. Emergency services rushed to the property at 10.
15am today, after it was reported a child was in a neighbour's garden where the banned dog was living. The beast went on to grab the child's head and swing it side to side, before causing deep wounds to the child's neck, said cops. Fortunately the bleeding was quickly controlled before the girl was rushed to A&E.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed that her injuries are not thought to be life threatening. The woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of a banned breed of dog, allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control and child neglect. The two teens were arrested on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control and possession of a banned breed of dog.
The pair of schoolkids have since been released from custody, confirmed South Yorkshire police. The force seized the dog at the scene and it 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." Since 31 December 2023, it has been against t.