Murder investigation after man dies in Sunderland following attack by dog believed to be XL bully

Murder investigation launched as man dies after being attacked by XL bully dog in England

Northumbria Police responded to an incident in Shiney Row, Sunderland, yesterday evening.

Murder investigation after man dies in Sunderland following attack by dog believed to be XL bully

A 44-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm - but following the man's death, he was re-arrested on suspicion of murder.

On Monday, a female jogger in Upper Austria was bitten dead by a fighting dog. The dog owner law is now being discussed in the federal state.

Man dies in suspected XL bully dog attack - Murder probe launched as dog owner arrested

A murder enquiry has been launched after a man died in a suspected American bully XL attack.The 54-year-old man was attacked in Sunderland by a dog – believed to be the infamous XL breed - who was later shot at the scene.Northumbria police arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of murder.They also seized another canine, also believed to be an American XL bully dog.WATCH NOW: Will the XL ban work? Officers received a report that a dog had atta…

Dad mauled to death in Sunderland XL Bully attack 'wouldn't have stood a chance'

The dad-of-one who was originally from Liverpool was out walking his Patterdale terrier puppy when the shocking incident occurred which is now being treated as murder

Dad-of-one mauled to death in Sunderland dog attack horror 'wouldn't hurt a fly'

Father Ian Langley, 54, was killed by an "out of control" XL Bully in Sunderland on Tuesday night as police launch a murder investigation following the deadly attack