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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kate Devlin and Holly Evans

American XL bully dogs to be banned in UK following spate of ‘horror’ attacks, says Rishi Sunak

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American XL bully dogs are to be banned by the end of the year following a spate of horrific attacks, Rishi Sunak has announced.

The prime minister said the animals, which campaigners have linked to at least 14 human deaths since 2021, are a danger to children and communities, in a video posted to social media.

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