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flag A 5-year-old boy in Hull suffered permanent injuries after being attacked by an unsecured XL Bully, believed to be a small puppy, in May 2024.

flag A five-year-old boy in Hull suffered severe, permanent injuries after being attacked by an XL Bully named Chappy, which he believed was a small puppy, during a visit to a family home in May 2024. flag The 11-month-old dog, owned by Courteney Chearman, who had not completed the legal exemption to own the breed, was left with her mother, Victoria Marks, without safety measures. flag The dog lunged and bit the boy’s head, causing partial scalp loss requiring a skin graft and lifelong hair loss. flag Marks, who was bitten while intervening, received a suspended sentence and a 10-year ban from dog ownership. flag Chearman was sentenced to 70 hours of unpaid work. flag The dog was seized and euthanized in October 2024. flag The case underscores risks linked to high-risk breeds and the need for responsible ownership and safety precautions.

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