An XL Bully dog was found dead after it had been set on fire - just hours before a ban on the breed came into force. The RSPCA is now investigating the death after the dog's body was discovered in an alleyway in south London, on Saturday.
Pictures, which we have chosen not to publish, reveal how the muscular brown dog suffered extensive burns to his front paws and a fractured skull.
It was also found with his legs tied together Initial enquiries revealed that the dog had escaped from a garden after high wind blew down a fence during the weekend’s storms.
However, RSPCA Inspector Harriet Daliday said she couldn’t confirm if it was a targeted killing or if the animal had died after hitting being hit by a vehicle. Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...
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