Dog attacks in UK nearly double since pandemic
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5 questionsWhat specific breeds are involved in the majority of attacks?
How many of the attacks involve XL Bully dogs despite the ban?
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What is the exact number of dog bite deaths in 2024?
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Number of dog attacks in 2024factual
28,000 attacks recorded by police in 2024
According to Daily Mirror - Main31,920 attacks in 2024 according to RoSPA
According to The Independent - UK NewsContext: The discrepancy may be due to different data sources (police records vs. RoSPA report) or definitions of 'attack'. Readers should note that different methodologies can yield different figures.
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