Police have issued an urgent warning to residents in a major British city after an XL Bully ended up "on the loose" after officers failed to shoot the "aggressive" dog.

South Yorkshire Police confirmed officers attended an incident last night after neighbours reported gunshots outside a house in Walkley, Sheffield. 

During a search of properties, which came after a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, South Yorkshire Police seized two dogs.A third dog, identified as an XL Bully, was shot but managed to escape and remains on the loose in Walkley.

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Daniel Hill Street and Rivelin Road were cordoned off by South Yorkshire Police{ai:summary}Police in Sheffield issued a warning after an XL Bully dog escaped following an incident where officers attempted to subdue it. The dog was part of a search related to a man arrested for attempted murder. Residents are advised to stay alert as the aggressive dog remains on the loose. #society

XL Bully 'on the loose' as police issue urgent warning after failing to shoot 'aggressive' dog

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