Warrington man on mobility scooter injured in dog attack

American bully XLs have been added to the list of banned dogs in England and Wales

A man on a mobility scooter was attacked by a bully XL-type dog when he went to protect his own pet.

Police have launched a search for the dog and its owner after the man was attacked near Hamnett Court in Birchwood, Warrington, on Friday.

The man suffered a minor injury, Cheshire Police said.

A third man helped the woman owner put her dog on a lead before she left the area. The force is now appealing for help in tracking her down.

The force described the dog as tall and slim "male XL bully-type". It was brown in colour with white patches.

PC Victoria Taylor said: "I understand this may cause concern in the community and we are working hard to try and locate the dog and its owner.

"Witnesses also said there were some school children filming the incident."

American bully XLs have been added to the list of banned dogs in England and Wales, making it illegal to own one without an exemption from 1 February next year.

From January the dogs will also have to be muzzled and on a lead in public.