Adobe StockTwo legally owned XL Bullies have been euthanised after they attacked a woman and left her seriously injured in the Highlands.
Officers were called to Invershin near Lairg at around 1.40pm on July 8 after reports of the attack.
The 69-year-old woman was airlifted to hospital for treatment following the incident.
A 76-year-old man was charged and a 51-year-old woman is due to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
Police Scotland said the owner of the dogs made the decision to put both XL Bullies down.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.40pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, we received a report of a woman having been injured by two dogs in Invershin, Lairg.
“Emergency services attended and the 69-year-old woman was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries.
“A 76-year-old man has been charged in connection and a 51-year-old woman will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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