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.

Alfred Swinscoe's death has been recorded as an 'unlawful killing'

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.

Elliot Millar's actions were unveiled in a documentary

Elliott Millar was jailed after he admitted assaulting three pupils at Life Wirral, a sports school for pupils with special educational needs including autism and ADHD