A 10-year-old boy was permanently injured by a XL Bully dog named Gucci when it jumped over a gate and attacked him.

A young boy, just 10 years old, had a traumatic experience that left him with permanent scars. He and his mother had gone to visit their friend Lewis Williams, who owned a banned breed of dog, at his home in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Little did they know, this visit would turn into a nightmare.

As they were spending time in the garden, an XL Bully, known to be an aggressive and feisty breed, managed to escape and attacked the boy. It jumped over a gate and latched onto his neck, dragging him around in a chaotic frenzy. The boy's mother recounted the terrifying incident, stating that her son has been struggling with nightmares and fear of dogs since then. He even had to undergo therapy and PTSD treatment.

The boy was immediately taken to the hospital, crying and covered in blood. However, instead of being concerned, Williams became angry and agitated at the presence of the police. He even refused to hand over his dog, Gucci, claiming that the boy was to blame for the attack. In a social media post, he justified his dog's behavior by stating that there was a sign on his property warning visitors of the risk of interacting with the dog.

During his police interview, Williams tried to shift the blame onto the young boy, claiming that he was wearing a bicycle helmet and had hit the dog, causing it to lash out. However, he later pleaded guilty to being the owner of a dangerously out of control dog.

During the court hearing, his defense lawyer emphasized how much Williams loved his dog and had never witnessed any violent behavior from it before. The judge, Recorder David Payne, took note of Williams' lack of empathy and remorse for the victim. But, he decided to suspend the prison sentence and give him a chance at rehabilitation.

As part of the sentence, Gucci was ordered to be humanely destroyed and Williams was banned from owning a dog for three years. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and the potential dangers of owning banned breeds. Let's hope that Williams learns from this experience and takes better care of his future pets.

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