Two men have been arrested after a dog believed to be an XL bully 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 29 September, and died after it was taken for emergency treatment.
The two men, aged 20 and 22, were arrested on Friday at a home in the town, 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 with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B and possession of offensive weapon.
The 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B.
The police said both men were released on police bail until January, along with a 31-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled class B drug.
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The government banned XL bullys following a series of attacks on people and other dogs throughout the country.
From 1 February, it became a criminal offence to own the XL bully breed in England and Wales without an exemption certificate.
Anyone who owns one of the dogs must have had the animal neutered, have it microchipped and keep it muzzled and on a lead in public, among other restrictions.