Overview
- Freddy Brazier was seriously injured by his pet pocket bully when the dog latched onto his arm, leaving a 3cm wound and limited movement after he sought hospital treatment earlier this week.
- Police seized the dog at the scene and served a written notice giving Brazier seven days to find a suitable new home or the animal will be put down, with the deadline running to Tuesday.
- Neighbours had reportedly called police days before when Brazier’s grandmother, Jackiey Budden, was also attacked by the same dog and emergency services attended both incidents.
- Brazier says he does not blame the dog and wants it returned, while his ex‑partner Holly Swinburn has posted that the animal was previously mistreated and has appealed for someone to rehome it.
- Pocket bullies are often compared to XL bullies but remain exempt from the UK’s 2024 ban because of their smaller size, a regulatory detail driving public interest and questions about future enforcement.