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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Laura Connor & Louise Lazell

Savage dog attacks soar nearly 50% in five years - see full list for regional hotspots

The number of savage dog attacks reported to police has soared by 46% in five years and experts warn the crisis will only get worse.

Last year, 12 people were fatally mauled and their horrific deaths are part of a terrifying trend.

The Sunday People analysed figures from 16 of the UK’s 45 police forces and found a worrying picture of how many dog owners have lost control of their pets since 2018.

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