The breed is 'disproportionately represented' in dog incidents, a top South Yorkshire officer says.
Police chiefs in South Yorkshire have expressed concerns about a big rise in the number of incidents involving the dog breed known as American Bully XL.
"In 2018, we saw 77 of these incidents and have already seen 180 in the first six months of this year," he added. The breed, which is legal, had been responsible for a number of recent fatal dog attacks in the UK, according to South Yorkshire Police. "There is a harsh reality to this. We have had incidents in South Yorkshire where XL Bully dogs have caused serious injury to children and adults.
"There are certain breeds that should not be placed in homes with children due to their unpredictability and their predisposed nature to suddenly turn and become aggressive," he said.
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