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STV News
16-07-2025
- STV News
Two XL Bullies euthanised after seriously injuring woman in attack
Two legally owned XL Bullies have been euthanised after they attacked a woman and left her seriously injured in the Highlands. Officers were called to Invershin near Lairg at around 1.40pm on July 8 after reports of the attack. The 69-year-old woman was airlifted to hospital for treatment following the incident. A 76-year-old man was charged and a 51-year-old woman is due to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Police Scotland said the owner of the dogs made the decision to put both XL Bullies down. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 1.40pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, we received a report of a woman having been injured by two dogs in Invershin, Lairg. 'Emergency services attended and the 69-year-old woman was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries. 'A 76-year-old man has been charged in connection and a 51-year-old woman will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Irish Independent
16-07-2025
- Irish Independent
‘Panic' in Dundalk estate as dog roaming among playing kids may have been XL Bully
The Argus understands the dog escaped from a property in the Doolargy area of Muirhevnamor, and ran out on to a public space. Local councillor, Kevin Meenan, said he had received 'numerous calls from residents' on Tuesday morning, with some recalling 'panic' when the dog was spotted. "There was a lot of shouting at kids to get inside as local people believed it was an XL Bully.' He explained that people living locally believe the dog is owned by a resident of the Doolargy area. "This was a potentially dangerous incident. We all know the risks that XL Bully dogs come with, especially when children are around.' New regulations under the Control of Dogs Act were introduced in 2024 governing XL Bully breeds. It is now illegal to import, breed, sell or re-home XL Bullies in Ireland. It is also illegal to own an XL Bully without an exemption certificate. Cllr. Meenan called for greater monitoring of the area by dog wardens from Louth County Dog Pound. The incident followed concerns raised by Cllr. Meenan at the July meeting of Dundalk Municipal District where he reported other 'dangerous dogs' which he said had been 'roaming free' in Muirhevnamor, 'leaving children afraid to walk to school.' He said he believed these dogs, which have been seen in Muirhevnamor, were likely from both private houses and council houses. 'I just wanted to flag this up, as we can't have dangerous dogs roaming the streets.' ADVERTISEMENT Learn more He highlighted fears among local people that these dogs 'could be vicious' and that they were 'leaving young people afraid to walk to school, and people afraid to walk to mass' The Argus contacted Louth County Council for a response to the issues raised by Cllr. Meenan at the Dundalk Municipal meeting. A spokesperson said: 'This matter is currently the subject of an active investigation. Our dog wardens have been patrolling and monitoring the area over recent weeks. We encourage any members of the public who witness roaming dogs or observe any suspicious activity to report it to the Louth County Council Dog Warden Service by calling 042 932 4345 or emailing vets@ Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme
Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Daily Record
XL Bullies put to sleep after pensioner 'mauled by dogs' in Highlands
Police Scotland confirmed to the Record the dogs were seized before being "put to sleep", with a 51-year-old woman also reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Two XL Bullies have been put down by their owner after a pensioner was left seriously injured in an alleged dog attack in the Highlands. Police Scotland confirmed to the Record the dogs were seized before being "put to sleep". Arrangements were made for the owners to attend a vet for the dogs to be euthanised. Emergency crews were called to Invershin in Sutherland on Tuesday, July 8, at around 1.40pm after receiving a report a 69-year-old woman had been attacked by two dogs. The woman was taken to hospital by air ambulance following the attack, with the helicopter pictured on the road amid a queue of traffic and emergency service vehicles. The Record understands the victim remains at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and is likely to stay there for a number of weeks recovering from serious injuries. Police confirmed a 51-year-old woman has also been reported to the Procurator Fiscal. A 76-year-old man was previously charged in connection last week. At the time of the incident it was first reported three dogs were involved in the attack, however police have since told the Record only two registered and licensed XL Bullies were involved. A third dog was found at a property nearby. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 1.40pm on Tuesday, 8 July, 2025, we received a report of a woman having been injured by two dogs in Invershin, Lairg. 'Emergency services attended and the 69-year-old woman was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries. 'A 76-year-old man has been charged in connection and a 51-year-old woman will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.' A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'We received a call at 13:27 on Tuesday 8 July to attend an incident in Invershin, Lairg. "We dispatched one ambulance, two GPs, and an air ambulance to the scene. We transported one patient to Raigmore Hospital by air ambulance.' Following legislation brought in last year, it is now illegal to own an XL Bully without an exemption certificate and they are required to be kept on a lead and muzzled in public places. Locals previously warned others on social media about Bully dogs in Sutherland. It is not known if the reports are connected. However, writing on a local Facebook group, one man described an attack when he was walking his dogs at Loch Migdale – just a few miles from Invershin – on Christmas Day 2024. He came across two women, saying they had "three dogs, none of which were on a lead. Two of the dogs appeared to be XL Bullies (in my opinion): one was large and grey, the other smaller and black, along with a small pinscher-type dog. "As we neared them, the larger XL Bully, now on a thin lead and a few meters off the path, became very aggressive/frenzy and tried to attack our foster dog. The woman holding it was visibly struggling to keep control. "Meanwhile, the smaller XL Bully broke free and lunged at our foster dog, attempting to bite its neck. I managed to kick the dog away to prevent further injury. We quickly left the area to avoid further harm. Notably, neither of the XL Bullies was muzzled." On the same Facebook page in February 2024, another person said he had been "attacked and bitten by what looked like an XL Bully while running around Loch Migdale" and spent "most of the night" being treated in hospital.
The Journal
12-07-2025
- The Journal
Highest number of XL Bully type dogs surrendered in Limerick
THE HIGHEST NUMBER of XL Bully type dogs surrendered to any local council has taken place in Limerick, new figures show. Figures provided by the Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon show that to date, 60 XL Bully dogs have been surrendered to local authorities across the country with the 13 dogs surrendered to Limerick City and County Council the highest number for any local area. In October last year, it became illegal to import, breed, rehome or resell an XL Bully dog. Since February, it's been illegal to own one without a certificate of exemption. The 13 dogs surrendered to Limerick City and County Council accounts for 21% of the nationwide total. Limerick having the highest total nationally and this followed new laws introduced on the owning and breeding of XL Bully dogs that were enacted following a number of serious attacks. In June last year, 23-year-old Nicole Morey was attacked and killed by two XL Bully dogs at her home in Ballyneety, County Limerick . The tragedy led to a review ordered by the then Minister Heather Humphries, and new laws were introduced in relation to the breeding and ownership of the breed. Advertisement A total 1,800 applications have been made for exemption certificates. In his written Dáil reply, Minister Haydon told Pádraig O'Sullivan that 'the ban on XL Bully type dogs was announced in 2024 in the interest of public safety following a series of serious attacks'. In the figures provided by Minister Haydon, the second highest number of XL Bullies occurred in the Dublin City Council area at 11. A further two XL Bullies were surrounded in South Dublin Co Council and in Fingal Co Council. Waterford city and council area had the third highest number nationally at seven. In Kildare and Cork city, four XL Bullies were surrendered while Cavan and Donegal each had three. The other local authority area where two XL Bullies were surrounded was Tipperary. Local authorities where single XL Bullies were surrendered are listed as Clare, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Longford, Louth, Meath, Mayo, Sligo and Westmeath. Zero XL Bully type dogs have been surrendered for Carlow, Cork County, Galway County, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Wexford and Wicklow. Haydon said that figures for the number of dogs surrendered to animal welfare charities have not been collated.
Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Daily Record
Pensioner charged after 'XL Bully attack' leaves elderly woman in hospital
The Record understands that the two XL Bullies were due to be seized on Wednesday. An elderly man has been charged after a pensioner was allegedly mauled by XL Bullies in the Highlands. Emergency crews raced to Invershin in Sutherland on Tuesday, July 8, at around 1.40pm after receiving a report that a 69-year-old woman had been attacked by two dogs. She was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries. Witnesses reported a helicopter air ambulance landing on the A836. The Record understands that the two dogs, who were registered and licenced XL Bullies, are to be seized today, July 9. A 76-year-old man has since been charged in connection but enquiries remain ongoing. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. It was first reported yesterday that three dogs were involved in the attack but police have confirmed to the Record that only two XL bullies were involved. A third dog was found at a property nearby. Following legislation brought in last year, it is now illegal to own an XL Bully without an exemption certificate and they are required to be kept on a lead and muzzled in public places. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 1.40pm on Tuesday, 8 July, 2025, we received a report of a woman having been injured by two dogs in Shindale, Invershin. 'Emergency services attended and the 69-year-old woman was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries. 'A 76-year-old man has been charged in connection and enquiries are ongoing."
