Armed cops forced to kill XL Bully after woman is attacked
MEN on Sunday|June 30, 2024
Banned 'out-of-control' dog is shot dead in street
PAUL BRITTON
Armed cops forced to kill XL Bully after woman is attacked

SHOCKING video footage is circulating showing armed police chasing an out-of-control XL Bully dog later shot dead after a horror street attack on a woman.

In the clip, which the M.E.N. isn't showing in full on its website, two officers are seen following the dog up a street in Eccles, Salford. It's understood a Taser is fired before at least six gunshots are heard.

The dog - confirmed by police to have been a banned breed shown running about and weaving around parked cars, as the officers follow it.

Two men were later arrested after 'confronting officers, GMP said.

The M.E.N. understands the video footage being shared online doesn't show the full incident in its entirety.

As reported, the XL Bully dog was shot dead by police officers after attacking and injuring a woman.

This story is from the June 30, 2024 edition of MEN on Sunday.

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