Two seriously injured in attack by XL bully

Two people were seriously injured in the attack in Topper Street

Two people have been seriously injured after being attacked by their pet dog, which is understood to be an XL bully.

They were taken to hospital after the attack in Topper Street in Cambridge at about 14:00 BST.

Police said they were called to reports of a dog out of control.

"Officers attended and the owners have been taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries," a spokesperson said.

Cambridgeshire Police said the dog had been seized.

Ownership of XL bullies is restricted under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Since 31 December 2023, it has been illegal to sell, give away, abandon or breed XL bullies.

Since 1 February 2024, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL bully without an exemption certificate.