Former Manchester United wonderkid Demetri Mitchell has claimed he will ‘go into hiding’ with his American XL Bully dog as he hit out at the government on social media.
Mitchell, 26, came through the ranks at United alongside Scott McTominay and Dean Henderson but failed to make the grade at Old Trafford, making just one Premier League appearance. The versatile left-midfielder is currently playing for Exeter City in League One after spells at Blackpool in the EFL and Hearts and Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.
And the former United youngster has taken to social media to hit out at the government’s decision to ban XL Bully dogs following a recent incident where a man died after being attacked by two XL Bully dogs outside a property in Stonnall, Staffordshire on Thursday.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he “shared the nation’s horror” at the attack and vowed to ban American XL Bully dogs, once the breed has been defined, to ensure public safety.
A ban on the breed was already being proposed following an attack in Birmingham last weekend that left an 11-year-old girl with serious injuries following an attack from an XL Bully. There have also been reports from South Yorkshire Police and Metropolitan Police of attacks from XL Bully dogs and the banned Pitbull breed.
But in an attempt to show the affectionate side of the scrutinised breed, Mitchell posted a collection of pictures and video of his XL Bully dog Zico, posting with the caption: “Guess we’re going into hiding Zico,” in response to the impending ban.
Mitchell, who has seemingly had Zico since a puppy, posted a video of him playing football in his back garden whilst the young dog chased him around. He also added three pictures of Zico to the post showing the dog looking placid and being affectionate.
It’s unclear yet what the government’s ruling for XL Bully dogs will mean for those who currently own one of the breeds. But regardless it’s a worrying time for owners who face uncertainty not knowing their pet’s future.
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