Police arrest man after report of dogs attacked by banned XL bully on Parsonage Barn Lane in Ringwood

A MAN was arrested as police responded to reports of a “dangerously out of control” XL bully attacking other dogs on a Ringwood street.

Officers swooped on Parsonage Barn Lane yesterday (Tuesday), where the incident involving the banned breed was said to have been taking place.

An online post by the local neighbourhood team explained the heightened force presence at the scene.

“There was a report of an XL bully that was attacking other dogs and was dangerously out of control,” they said.

“Your local Ringwood officers were first on scene and quickly managed to get control of the dog and owner before anyone was injured.”

Arresting a 42-year-old local man on suspicion of dangerous-dog offences, the officers searched his home. Several puppies being found and seized, along with another adult dog suspected to be a banned breed.

“They were all in a clear state of neglect,” the police post continued.

“The puppies, along with their mother, are now living their best life in some lovely kennels organised by Ringwood police.”

The government announced a ban on XL bully dogs late last year, stating the breed was disproportionately involved in 23 deaths in dog attacks since the start of 2021.

But the move has proved divisive, with the RSPCA saying it does not believe it is effective in protecting the public.