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Two XL Bully dogs seized after man bitten

Police were called after a man was bitten by a dog in Whitehawk

by Felice Southwell
Tuesday 9 Apr, 2024 at 5:57PM
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Two XL Bully dogs seized after man bitten

Two XL Bully dogs have been seized by police, after a man was reportedly bitten by a dog.

The two dogs were taken to a kennel while police investigate

Reports suggest five police cars attended Whitehawk Road, Brighton on Saturday afternoon.

The man, 36, suffered minor injuries.

A spokesperson from Sussex Police said: “Police were called to a report of a dog which had bitten a man at an address in Whitehawk Road, Brighton around 3.30pm on Saturday (6 April).

“The 36-year-old man suffered minor injuries.

“Officers attended the address and two dogs, which are believed to be XL bullies, were seized and taken to a secure kennelling facility while enquiries continue.”

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  1. Stan Reid says:
    2 years ago

    Keep the dogs, cicumcise the “owner” from the neck up

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    • Anne says:
      2 years ago

      That made me chuckle. Hannibal Lecter sprang to mind.

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    • Kemptown Mum says:
      2 years ago

      hahahah yes Stan

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    • Stan Reid says:
      2 years ago

      From the dogs point of view they just want to be mates with everyone,, then a human retard buys a couple,, then because said retard has no clue then proceeds to be “the boss”, dogs know better and from there on it’s downhill and sadly the dogs come of worst. Solution,,,,,, kill of the retards, leave the dogs alone.

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      • FmPalmer says:
        2 years ago

        That’s a horrible word to use. I’m sure you can think of another

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      • Rita Laker-Acaye says:
        2 years ago

        Stan all of this, it’s not the dogs it’s the owners!!! Like children if you don’t raise them right you end up with dog’s with bad manners. They a a reflection of their owners and actually have a remarkable ability for instant rehabilitation in most cases. I also heard there is someone walking around Hove with a probable rescue Greyhound, unmuzzled which has bitten at least one person and attacked several dogs. The man looks like he might have special needs, how the hell was heaven given that dog and therefore what was the point of punishing XL bully oeners if people are still getting bitten by them?? pointles Tory money grab is all it was. This country is a complete mess and its so sad to watch what was Great Britain loose it’s Grratness so fast *facepalm *smdh Your comments gave me life… never change!!! Bless

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  2. Catherine Goode says:
    2 years ago

    I can count at least six police vehicles there – are they all really necessary?

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    • Annamarie Cooper says:
      2 years ago

      Well it whitehawk in brighton see the two police go to the crime n the rest of the police are there to protect their own .

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  3. Gill ford says:
    2 years ago

    If he only has minor injuries then the dogs were not wanting to hurt him! Look at the owner rather than the dogs he probably shouldn’t be in charge of a hamster yet alone 2 dogs – don’t punish the dogs please.

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    • Anne says:
      2 years ago

      I tend to agree. Mind you, in my opinion, I also wonder the same about some people being parents.

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    • Brightonisadump says:
      2 years ago

      No. The law says otherwise. Only idiots want these kinds of dogs.

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    • Greg says:
      2 years ago

      Put the vicious beasts down then it’ll be safer for everyone….They need shooting .

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  4. Barry Johnson says:
    2 years ago

    Fine the owner for not using muzzles.

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  5. Benjamin says:
    2 years ago

    Sadly, it is quite likely the animals will be destroyed.

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  6. Chris says:
    2 years ago

    How many people were bitten by nonXL bully dogs on the same day ?

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    • Benjamin says:
      2 years ago

      Indeed Chris, there is a focus on this breed at the moment, like several breeds before it. I felt that the Government’s response to this was a knee-jerk reaction at best, even the definition guidance is loose at best and leaves way too much to discretion, in my opinion.

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  7. Barbra says:
    2 years ago

    What a load of tosh!
    Media doing what it does best! Stirring the pot to cause fear and division.
    This won’t stop at large breeds. This will eventually lead to all dogs being killed unnecessarily.
    FYI- these were NOT XL BULLIES
    — this has nothing to do with the owner they were in care of a “trusted” friend.
    If they were dangerous they would have caused more than a minor injury. They wouldn’t have stopped. The tiny marks could have come from anything. Basically some complete jockey has a bee in his bonnet and thought getting 2 family pets killed would be a good resolution. A* bellend

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