This is believed to be the XL Bully that mauled a dog owner to death while he was trying to protect his pup from the crazed animal which has allegedly attacked at least two dogs previously.
Ian Langley, 54, was set upon on the estate in Sunderland last night by an enormous soon to be banned brown and white XL Bully which grabbed him by the neck as he bent down to pick up his Patterdale terrier pup.
The dog is said to have 'torn out the throat' of Mr Langley, who was left needing CPR for around 15 minutes as emergency services fought to staunch heavy bleeding from his wounds.