Man arrested following dog attack in Warrington
A pensioner was mauled by a suspected XL Bully on Monday
Detectives investigating an incident in Warrington where a man was savagely attacked by a dog have now arrested a man in relation to the incident.
The 30-year-old man was arrested earlier today (Wednesday 26 January) following an incident on Monday 24 February where an 84-year-old man was attacked on Bardsley Avenue by a dog which had escaped from a nearby address.
The dog, believed to be an XL Bully, attacked the pensioner in the garden causing life changing injuries; he remains in hospital where his condition is described as critical.
The 30-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a dog dangerously out of control causing serious injury. He is currently being held in police custody assisting officers with their enquiries.
A 29-year-old woman who was arrested as part of the investigation has now been released on conditional bail.
Cheshire Constabulary Chief Constable Mark Roberts, said:
“This was an innocent man who was simply walking in the street when he was horrifically attacked by a suspected unregistered XL Bully.
“These dogs are like weapons; their physical attributes can make it like owning a loaded firearm with a questionable safety catch.
“The sheer size and ferocity of these animals mean that our firearms officers had to discharge 19 shots – all of which hit their targets - in order to bring the incident to a conclusion and ensure the safety of the public.
“While the victim is now receiving the treatment that he requires, there is no doubt that this incident will impact him for the rest of his life.
“The danger to the public that these dogs pose is well known, which is why Cheshire Constabulary has been extremely proactive in enforcing the new regulations.
“So far we have already removed more than 100 XL Bullies from the streets of Cheshire, and we are committed to doing all we can to ensure that those who don’t comply with the new regulations are held accountable.”