An XL Bully-type dog which attacked a man while on the loose on Sunday afternoon has been killed.
Police were called shortly after 4pm on April 14 to a report of two “large bully-type dogs” which were loose after one had attacked its owner on Strathearn Drive in Airdrie.
The 45-year-old man who had been set upon by the dog attended University Hospital Wishaw for treatment.
The dog which caused the injuries was seized by police and was taken to a veterinary practice where it was destroyed.
The other dog was traced and left in the care of a family owner.
Police said that enquiries into the incident were ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.10pm on Sunday, April 14, 2024, police were called to a report of two large bully-type dogs loose and one of the dogs had attacked their owner on Strathearn Drive, Plains, Airdrie.
“The 45-year-old man attended University Hospital Wishaw.
“The dog who caused the injuries was seized and taken to a veterinary practice where it was destroyed.
“The other dog was traced and left in the care of a family member.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
XL Bully ban: What are the rules?
Restrictions around XL Bully dogs have come into force in Scotland.
Since February, owners are no longer be allowed to breed, sell, exchange, gift, abandon or allow the dogs to stray.
It will still be legal for current owners to keep their pets but they must be muzzled and on a lead when in public.
Even tougher restrictions will come into force from August 1.
From then it will become an offence to own an XL bully without an exemption or having applied for an exemption.
Owners will have to pay to apply for an exemption and the Scottish Government said details of the scheme will be announced in the coming weeks.
Anyone convicted of breaching the new safeguards could face up to six months behind bars and/or a fine of up to £5,000.
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