A severe dog attack has left a community in shock and six people in hospital after a powerful XL Bully dog ran amok on a residential street in Leicestershire.
Police and paramedics were called to the scene in a major emergency response following reports of a dangerous out-of-control animal. The incident required multiple units to secure the area and treat the wounded.
Chaos and Carnage on a Quiet Street
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as the aggressive dog launched its terrifying assault. The victims, believed to be members of the public attempting to intervene, sustained significant injuries in the brutal mauling.
Among those rushed to hospital for emergency treatment were a man, a woman, and a young child, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the attack.
Major Emergency Response
Leicestershire Police confirmed a significant presence at the scene, with officers working quickly to protect the public and contain the animal. The force has since seized the dog, which is now in secure kennels.
An urgent investigation is now underway to establish the full circumstances that led to this horrifying incident. The priority for authorities remains the wellbeing of those injured.
The attack has reignited the fierce national debate around the control of powerful dog breeds and public safety, with many calling for stricter enforcement of existing laws.
