The animal is now in secure kennels
A man and a woman remain in hospital following a suspected XL Bully attack in Mansfield. Officers were called to the Hickling Court area shortly after 11pm on Friday, November 3, following reports a large dog had attacked people and was on the loose.
A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control. He remains in hospital after suffering injuries to his head and body.His injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening and he has been bailed while police continue with their inquiries. A second injured person, a woman, also remains in hospital after suffering injuries to her body.
Police also arrested a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control. She wasn’t injured during the incident and has since been released on bail.