Police warn dog owners to take responsibility “before someone dies” for their pets after 13 dangerous attacks in less than 48 hours.

A man suffered serious facial injuries and a mother was left horrified after a loose incident. XL Bully She made a move for her baby, who was tied to her chest.

The incident took place in the same area of ​​police jurisdiction where a grandmother was trying to protect her grandchild from a dog attack. Sheffield.

A man suffered injuries to his face, neck and head after trying to separate a bulldog from a pocket bully in his own home Thursday.

He was rushed to hospital, the large dog was confiscated and he was locked up in police booths.

South Yorkshire Police Shocking footage has been released of lacerated wounds caused by an American Bulldog dog on a man’s scalp.

A spokesman said: “In less than 48 hours we have received 13 reports of dangerous dogs in our community, including a man who suffered serious facial injuries and a woman who feared for the safety of her baby.

“As dogs causing harm and fear in our communities continue to pose a serious demand on our forces, we are calling on owners to take action before someone dies.

“Other calls included a woman walking home with her baby in a chest carrier when she was approached by a loose XL Bully who began showing aggression and jumping on her baby, and an elderly woman and her grandchild being attacked by another stray dog ​​in Sheffield.

Chief Inspector Emma Cheney, who is leading the investigation into dangerous dogs in South Yorkshire, said: “Sadly we have recently witnessed another fatal incident in the UK where a dog caused death.

“People think it won’t happen to them, that their dog won’t get hurt, but it can happen to anyone. Any dog ​​can cause fear and harm, and owners who fail to take action and prevent harm to our communities will not be tolerated.

“You are responsible for your dog’s actions and we continue to take people to court.”

The force spokesman lamented the financial cost of kennelting a dangerous dog and crackdowns were increasing the number of officers available to deal with other crimes.

CI Cheney continued: “We have only a limited number of resources; Attending dangerous dog incidents distracts officers from other calls. “If every business owner steps forward and makes small changes, we can make a difference.”

It comes days after a 62-year-old man and two men whose dog carried out a “horrific” attack on an 11-year-old girl walked free from court.

Farhat Ajaz, of Bordesley Close BirminghamHe pleaded guilty to three counts of harassment causing fear of violence and being the owner or responsible owner of a dog that got dangerously out of control and caused injury.

A store’s security cameras were played in court on Friday and showed the dog in question. tysonOn September 9 last year, he broke his collar and attacked an 11-year-old boy.

The victim, whose name cannot be given due to his age, was left with a scar on his arm and shoulder.

under a change Last year under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 it became illegal to own an XL bully without an exemption certificate on February 1.

announcement by then chancellor Rishi Sunak was galvanized into action by a series of attacks involving the genre. fatal beating of a man by two dogs near Walsall in the West Midlands.