I’m sharing harrowing pics of my daughter’s arm after it was ripped apart by ‘XL Bully’ – parents can’t turn their backs
A MUM is sharing harrowing pics of her daughter’s arm after it was ripped apart by a suspected XL Bully – warning parents can’t turn their backs.
The 12-year-old girl was raced to hospital with life-changing injuries following the horror at 5.50pm yesterday.
Her mum revealed the schoolgirl suffered serious injuries to her arm and back in the “split second” mauling in Nantyglo, south Wales.
They had been getting out of their car when the dog hurtled “out of the blue” and attacked the girl.
The mum told how the girl’s dad managed to get on top of the thrashing beast and hold it down while the family waited for cops.
Her daughter is now waiting for surgery on her arm – and may need a skin graft from her leg.
The mum said the dog appeared to be an XL Bully and did not have a leash or collar at the time of the attack.
She told WalesOnline: “My daughter is going to be scarred physically and mentally for life.
“A few inches higher or a couple of millimetres deeper and she would be dead.
“I also want people who let their kids out to make sure they tell them to be extra aware of their surroundings.
“This happened in a split second and with an adult around. Smaller children wouldn’t have had a chance.”
Cops scrambled to the village in the south Wales valleys and seized the dog.
This was a distressing incident for those involved
Superintendent John Davies
No other animals were involved in the attack and the dog has now been put down by a vet.
A 37-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of owning or possessing a dog bred for fighting.
The pair, who are both from the area, have also been arrested on suspicion of owning or possessing a dog dangerously out of control.
Both remain in police custody while cops probe the horror dog attack.
Superintendent John Davies said: “This was a distressing incident for those involved.
“I would like to reassure the local community there is no further risk to the public.
“It is possible that you may see ongoing police activity in Nantyglo as part of this work.
“You may have also seen an increased presence earlier this evening while officers were attending the incident.”
He added: “If you have concerns or information, please stop and talk with us.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Gwent Police on 101 quoting reference 2400334368.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
On February 1, it became a crime in England and Wales to own an XL Bully without a certificate of exemption.
Existing XL Bullies were given amnesty from the ban, but have to be muzzled and on a lead in public.
Owners must also ensure their dog is microchipped, kept in a secure place to prevent escape, and neutered.
Fatal XL Bully attacks
Woman in her 50s mauled to death at home by two XL Bully dogs in Hornchurch, East London on May 21, 2014.
Esther Martin, 68, was looking after her grandson in Jaywick, Essex, when dogs Bear and Beauty attacked her on February 3, 2024.
Ian “Scouse” Langley, 54, was protecting his puppy when the animal pounced on him outside a home in Sunderland in October 2023.
Ian Price, 52, was viciously savaged in September 2023 by the beasts as he tried to protect his elderly mum from them after they escaped.
Jonathan Hogg, 37, was killed in May 2023 entered the dog’s pen when it went for him, leaving bite wounds on his arm, leg and head.
Natasha Johnston, 28, was mauled to death while walking a pack of dogs in January 2023 was believed to have been killed by her own pet – an American Bully XL.
Shirley Patrick, 83, died 17 days after being mauled in a “hellish”, violent dog attack in December 2022.
Ian Symes, 34, who was known to friends as “Wiggy”, died at a recreation ground in Fareham, Hampshire, after the savage attack in August 2022.
Joanne Robinson, 43, was fatally mauled by pet Rocco at her home in Rotherham, South Yorkshire in July 2022.
Keven Jones, 62, went into cardiac arrest after being bitten by Cookie-Doe at Chanel Fong’s home in Wrexham, North Wales in May 2022.
Bella-Rae Birch, one, was mauled to death in March 2022 at her home by the American Bully XL.
Jack Lis, 10, was killed by a hulking XL Bully dog named Beast in November 2021 as he played at friend’s home in Caerphilly.