An 11-year-old British girl was attacked by an American bully: they want to ban the breed (6 photos + 1 video)

A schoolgirl in the English city of Birmingham was attacked by a dog of the breed American Bully. This is a relatively new breed, a cross Staffordshire Terriers and Bulldogs. After passers-by dragged dog, he attacked two more men. Now the country wants to ban this breed.





11-year-old British schoolgirl Ana Pown was shopping with her 18-year-old sister, when she was attacked at a bus stop by a dog of the breed American Bully XL. The incident took place in the city of Birmingham, and footage of The attack quickly spread across the network.

"The dog attacked me out of nowhere. I was walking to the store with her older sister, and the dog was with her owner, who was standing by bus stop. When I came closer, the dog stared at me, and then suddenly he jumped and bit me on the hand. He grabbed my hand and didn't took his gaze away from me,” the girl said.



The dog then threw the girl to the ground, continuing to bite. The man who was nearby hit the dog, but then he grabbed his shoulder Ana. Another man managed to pull the dog away from the girl, but then the enraged bully chased him and also bit him. That day from the bites Three people were injured by this dog. The girl herself, bleeding, along with sister ran into a nearby store, where the staff called the police and ambulance.



Ana spent the entire day in the hospital, and the next day she sent home. The girl also said that she already lives in this area five years, but I’ve never seen this dog before. Still scared the girl is afraid to leave the house, and is now very wary of dogs.

“Since I take antibiotics, the pain is not too bad. But I'm still in shock. During the attack, I was afraid that the dog might cause me more serious injuries, or even kill me. Very grateful people who helped me then,” says Ana.



The dog himself was taken to a special shelter, where he will remain while the investigation is ongoing. Police said American Bullies XL pose a mortal danger to local residents, and especially children. The issue of banning the sale and breeding dogs of this breed in the UK. This was also expressed by Secretary of the Interior Suella Braverman - she also advocates ban on this breed.