UPDATED: POLICE have seized a suspected unregistered XL Bully dog after executing a search warrant at a property in Birchwood, Warrington.
On Wednesday 2 April, Warrington LPU’s Neighbourhood Teams supported by the Alliance dog handlers executed the warrant at an address in Birchwood following concerns from residents and seized the suspected un-registered XL Bully dog.
Officers attended the scene on Rendlesham Close and found that a dog, believed to be an unregistered XL Bully, was present at the property.
The owner of the dog was initially hesitant in handing over the animal, but after successful engagement by the attending officers, the owner agreed to voluntarily hand the dog over and it has now been seized with the assistance of Cheshire Police dog handlers.
Following the warrant, Warrington North Neighbourhood Inspector Christopher Webster said: “Force-wide, our officers have been extremely proactive in enforcing the regulations surrounding the ownership of XL Bully’s and have seized well over 100 of the dogs since the ban owning unregistered dogs came into force in February 2024.
“The dangers XL Bully’s pose are well known, especially within Warrington, whose residents are still coming to terms with a vicious attack that led to the death of an elderly resident earlier this week.
“As part of our ongoing commitment to keep our Warrington communities safe, our Neighbourhood teams and dog unit acted on concerns raised by neighbours and conducted this warrant today, locating an unregistered and illegal XL Bully.
“I would urge anyone with any concerns or information regarding unregistered XL Bully’s in their area to contact their local beat team or call 101. As always, in the event of an emergency, call 999.”
For more details in relation to the laws surrounding XL Bully dogs CLICK HERE
If you have seen or suspect somebody of owning a banned breed dog please report to Cheshire Constabulary either online, by calling 101 or via Crimestoppers UK.
