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Dog attacks

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Pregnant woman 'severely injured by XL Bully dog'

Cheryl Kerr is charged in court under the Dangerous Dogs Act over an incident in Aberdeenshire.

NE, Orkney & Shetland

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Woman seriously injured in 'horrific' dog attack

The woman was attacked while she walked her dog on a street in Sheffield, with two people arrested.

South Yorkshire

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Woman sought by police after report of dog attack

Kent Police say a woman and a child were reportedly attacked by a dog in Whitstable on 1 June.

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Compensation for farmers after fatal dog attack

Warwickshire Police say the dogs' owner has made a "full and frank admission" avoiding prosecution.

Coventry & Warwickshire

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Woman sought after boy attacked by dogs in park

The teenager was bitten and scratched by two dogs, thought to be Dobermans, say police.

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Girl, 3, abused online after dog attack

Bunnie needed surgery on her arm after being attacked by a cockapoo in Rainham.

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Dumped XL bullies are risk to officers - council

Birmingham City Council says one of its officers was attacked by a pocket bully dog in 2023.

Birmingham & Black Country

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Sergeant in dog attack rescue in line for award

Sgt Paul Williams describes how he he rescued a woman who was being mauled by two dogs.

Birmingham & Black Country

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Girl, 2, in hospital after being attacked by dog

The girl has been left with injuries to her nose, lip and cheek after being bitten on the face.