XL bullies seized after fighting in street

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Image caption, XL bully type dogs must now be muzzled in public. Stock image

Two XL bullies have been seized after a fight broke out between the animals in Dundee.

Police were called to Cardross Place in the Stobswell area of the city at about 18:30 on Saturday evening following reports of the incident.

The animals were removed to kennels, while two women, aged 36 and 53, were charged with offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

A report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.

It comes just a few months after the breed was subjected to tough new restrictions after being linked to a number of attacks.

Owners now risk a fine for failing to muzzle the animals and keep them on a lead in public under rules which took effect in Scotland in February.

The abandonment, breeding, exchanging or selling of the dogs has also been banned, with penalties of up to 拢5,000 imposed for a breach.

The legislation was introduced following concerns over an influx of XL bullies to Scotland since the UK government brought in controls on the dogs south of the border last year.