XL Bully dog 'destroyed' after 'mum and daughter' attacked in Staffordshire

According to Staffordshire police the two women were attacked inside the address in Baddeley Green Credit: BPM Media

An XL Bully has been 'destroyed' after attacking and leaving a 'mother and daughter' in hospital. 

Emergency crews were called to reports of a dog attack on Baker Crescent in Baddeley Green, Staffordshire, at around 11:40am yesterday (Thursday 12 October 12)Witnesses said there was also a police presence on nearby Brompton Drive. One resident said a 'mother and daughter' were injured in the attack.

A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "We were called to Baker Crescent following reports of a dog attack. The dog - believed at this time to be an XL Bully - attacked two women inside the address. 

"They were taken to hospital by paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service. Officers contained the dog at the scene. Following liaison with its owners, it has since been ordered to be destroyed."Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene. Police are continuing to investigate the mauling.A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of an incident at a private address on Baker Crescent. On arrival we discovered two patients who following treatment at the scene were taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital."

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