Two more hurt in suspected American bully XL attack

Police were called to a report of a large dog attacking people in the Hickling Court area of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Two more people have been identified as victims of a suspected American bully XL attack.

It brings the total number of casualties to four after police were called to the Hickling Court area of Mansfield shortly after 23:00 GMT on Friday.

A 38-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control, have been bailed by police.

The arrested man is one of those who remains in hospital after suffering injuries to his head and body.

A second injured person, a woman, also remains in hospital after suffering injuries to her body.

Police said it was believed she fell from the window of a flat where the attack began.

None of those hurt were believed to have injuries that were life-threatening.

Officers have seized a dog from a flat and said it remained in secure kennels.

They have asked anyone with information about what happened to get in contact if they have not already done so.

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