Barber taken to hospital after suspected XL bully attack in busy Nottinghamshire town centre

The 26-year-old victim was about to start his shift

A barber has been taken to hospital after an attack by a suspected XL bully in a busy Nottinghamshire town centre. Police were called to High Road in Beeston shortly after 8.45am on Wednesday, October 9 following reports a man had been attacked by a dog.

The 26-year-old victim was on his way to start a shift at JG Barbers, a member of staff said in a video posted on social media. He was taken to hospital after suffering injuries to his leg and hand.

Nottinghamshire Police said his injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening. A 44-year-old man was arrested at an address in Beeston on Thursday (October 10) afternoon on suspicion of allowing a dog to be dangerously out of control.

He remains in custody. Officers also seized a dog, believed to be an XL Bully type, from the address, which has been placed in secure kennels.

A Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said: “While we have now made an arrest in connection with this incident, the investigation is ongoing. At the time the incident occurred this area of Beeston was busy with people.

"I’d urge anyone who saw what happened, or has any other information which could aid our investigation, to please get in contact with us if they haven’t already done so.”