Dogs seized in raid of suspected XL Bully breeder

Sgt Rob Temme said the warrant was a "last resort" for Essex Police

Police have seized 13 dogs during a raid targeting a suspected breeder of XL bullies.

Officers executed the warrant at an address in Mile End, Colchester, on Saturday after they were tipped-off by the RSPCA.

The dogs, which included eight puppies, have been undergoing tests by Essex Police to determine their breed.

A 35-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of possession and breeding of a banned breed, has been released under investigation.

Selling, gifting, exchanging or breeding from an XL Bully dog is banned

Sgt Rob Temme said the raid was a "last resort" after previous attempts to engage with the owner.

“The dogs have now been safely removed from the property and put into kennels until their breed can be determined," he added.