Two men have been arrested after a bully dog ​​XL was fatally attacked in Slough

Two men have been arrested after a dog believed to be an XL bat was killed in an attack in Slough.

Thames Valley Police said the dog was “deliberately attacked and seriously injured” in the Berkshire town at around 6pm on September 29 and died after being taken for emergency treatment.

The two men, aged 20 and 22, were arrested on Friday at a house in the city, where a quantity of cannabis was also found, according to a police statement.

They said the 20-year-old was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, possession of a Class B controlled drug and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and possessing a Class B controlled drug with intent.

Police said both men were released on bail until January, as was a 31-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of possessing a Class B controlled drug with intent.

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The government has banned XL bullies across the country after a series of attacks on people and other dogs.

From February 1st it became It is a criminal offense to own the Bully breed XL in England and Wales without an exemption certificate.

Anyone who owns one of the dogs must, among other things, have the animal neutered, wear a microchip and keep it muzzled and on a leash in public.