35-year-old man arrested in Colchester over alleged XL Bully puppy farm, with police seizing 13 dogs for breed identification.

Essex Police and RSPCA raided a Colchester residence over suspicion of an illegal XL Bully puppy farm, arresting a 35-year-old man on charges of possession and breeding a banned breed and animal cruelty. They seized 13 dogs, with 8 being puppies, and placed them in specialist kennels for breed identification. The suspect was released under investigation as vets assess the dogs' compliance with new legislation.

July 13, 2024
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