Officers searching for XL bully that killed another dog as man, 29, arrested

Officers are searching for an XL bully that killed another dog at a beauty spot near Greater Manchester. A Staffordshire bull terrier and his owner were attacked by the large 'out of control' dog on the Seat Naze walking path off Burnely Road East in Waterfoot, Rossendale.

Alfie, the Staffordshire bull terrier, sadly died as a result of his injuries. His owner also suffered an injury to her hand, which is not thought to be serious.

Lancashire Police says the owner of the XL bully left the scene with the dog following the incident on Wednesday afternoon (October 23). Officers were called out about the incident at 2.38pm that day.

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Following enquiries, police arrested a 29-year-old man from Rossendale on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control on Saturday. He has since been released on bail, pending further investigation.

Lancashire Police says it has been trying to find the XL bully following the 'really distressing incident'. The force has shared a photo of the dog (above) as it urges people to look out for it.

A police spokesperson added: "Efforts are continuing to locate the XL bully, which is pictured. We would ask anyone with information on its whereabouts or anyone who witnessed the incident on Wednesday to contact the police."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to email 3000@lancashire.police.uk or call 101, quoting log 734 of October 23, 2024. For immediate sightings of the dog call 999.