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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Michael Goodier

Met police dealing with at least one dangerous dog a day, figures show

An American bully XL dog with its head lowered
American bullies are now the most commonly seized dogs – but campaigners warn against prohibiting dogs by breed. Photograph: Tierfotoagentur/Alamy

The Metropolitan police are dealing with at least one dangerous dog every day, figures show, as MPs call for ministers to introduce new laws to stop vicious dog attacks.

Police data shows the force seized 479 out-of-control dogs last year under the Dangerous Dogs Act – up from 333 in 2021 and 336 in 2019. As of the start of May this year the Met police had already seized 154 dogs.

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