Two people have been arrested after a woman suffered serious injuries during a suspected dog attack involving soon to be banned XL Bullies in North Tyneside.
Emergency services were called to the Sydney Grove area of Wallsend, North Tyneside, at around 11pm last night to reports of an altercation which took place in the yard of one of the properties.
A 29-year-old woman was was taken to hospital with arm and leg injuries and two other dogs were injured in the attack.
Despite the government announcing plans to ban the breed in September, there have been a spate of attacks involving the dangerous dogs in recent weeks.
On Thursday, a police officer was attacked by a huge dog, believed to be an XL Bully, and was left with serious injuries.
Two people have been arrested after a woman suffered serious injuries during a suspected XL Bully attack
The government took the decision to ban the breed after a spate of vicious attacks (Pictured: An XL Bully rampage in Birmingham)
Earlier this month, shocking Ring doorbell footage captured the moment an XL Bully mauled a cat to death
At the beginning of October, Ian Langley, 54, was set upon on the estate in Sunderland on October 3 this year by an enormous XL Bully dog which grabbed him by the neck as he bent down to pick up his Patterdale terrier pup.
The attack left Mr Langley needing CPR for around 15 minutes as emergency services fought to staunch heavy bleeding from his wounds. However he tragically succumbed to his injuries. His dog survived.
Mr Langley was the eighth person to be killed by XL Bullies this year.
Following yesterday’s incident, Northumbria Police have confirmed a 22-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog.
Two dogs, believed to be XL Bully breeds were seized as a precaution, as well as three other canines.
An investigation is underway and both people remain in custody.
Detective Inspector Corrin Lowery of Northumbria Police said: ‘I understand this incident will have caused some concern, but I would like to reassure residents and the wider community there is no risk at the time.
The government has said it will ban XL Bullies by the end of the year (file image)
The number of fatal dog attacks in the UK have soared in recent years – hitting a record high in 2022
‘A full investigation has been launched so we can establish a full, clear picture of events, and officers will remain the area today (SUN) speaking to residents and carrying out further enquiries.
‘I would encourage anyone who is concerned or worried to make themselves known.
‘The victim remains in hospital with serious injuries, and I wish her and her two dogs, a full recovery.
‘The investigation is at an early stage but we do believe all those involved are known to each other. Two people remain in custody and a total of five dogs have been seized while we continue with our enquiries.
‘We would ask that anyone who hasn’t spoken to us yet, but has information, gets in touch.
‘And I was also ask that people do not speculate about this incidents, especially on social media, while our work continues.’