Fatal XL Bully Dog Attack Shocks East London Neighborhod

A tragic incident unfolded in the quiet neighborhood of Hornchurch, East London, as a woman in her 50s, identified as Angeline Mahal, was fatally attacked by her two registered XL Bully dogs at her residence on Cornwall Close. The Metropolitan Police responded to the scene, where the woman tragically succumbed to her injuries.

Following the attack in Hornchurch, His Majesty’s Coroners East London has been informed of the woman’s passing. This marks another devastating event related to XL Bully dogs, with the recent ban on the breed coming into effect on 1st February.

The XL Bully dogs involved in the attack had been registered as exempt from the government’s ban, which requires specific measures such as neutering, microchipping, and keeping the dogs muzzled and leashed in public. The regulations surrounding XL Bully ownership have faced scrutiny after past incidents involving the breed.

Neighbours in the Cornwall Close area expressed shock and disbelief at the tragedy, with some recalling previous warnings about the dogs’ potential danger. The community was evacuated as armed police secured the scene and investigations into the circumstances of the attack began.

This heartbreaking event adds to a series of incidents across the UK involving XL Bully dogs, including a recent court case at Birmingham Crown Court where a dog owner faced charges after a dog attack resulting in injuries to a young girl and two men.