Christopher Bell admits being the owner of an out-of-control XL bully which killed his neighbour.

Police shot the dog at the scene to protect the public

Ian Langley, 54, was attacked by the animal on Maple Terrace in Shiney Row, Sunderland, on the evening of Tuesday October 3 last year.

A man has pleaded guilty to owning a dangerous and 'out-of-control' XL Bully after the pet attacked and killed his neighbour in a savage and unprovoked attack.