The breed of dog, XL Bullies, has been banned in England and Wales since last year because they are known for potentially fatal attacks on people – but they can be owned with an exemption certificate View 4 Images XL Bullies have been linked to a significant number of deaths in recent years (Image: Getty Images)

A baby boy who died in a dog attack in South Wales was mauled to death by an XL bully, police have confirmed. The six-year-old family dog, attacked the tragic tot on Sunday, November 2. ‌

Emergency services were called to an address in Crossway, Rogiet, at 6pm on Sunday following a report of a dog attack. A nine-month-old baby was pronounced dead at the scene. ‌

XL Bully dogs have been banned in England and Wales, since February 2024 and it is illegal to own

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