The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunakhas announced that his Government will make it illegal to own dogs American Bully XL breedafter a series of attacks against people that have revived the debate about the control that can be exercised over certain types of animals that exhibit a certain “behavioral pattern.”

“The American Bully XL dog is a danger to our communityespecially for children,” Sunak explained, arguing that it is not just a matter of “a handful of poorly trained dogs” and that it is necessary to take action “urgently.” As a first task, the Government must “define” exactly the type of dog that he wants to ban – it does not appear as a breed in any official list -, something that Sunak hopes to conclude “quickly.”

The prime minister has alluded in his message, published on his account on the social network Both Sunak and the Home Secretary, Suella Bravermanhave identified the dogs that assaulted the victim as American Bully XL.

British Police arrested a 60-year-old owner this week after his dog attacked an 11-year-old girl in Birmingham, in an incident that also resulted in injuries to two men who came to the minor’s aid. These types of animals can weigh more than 60 kilos and, if Sunak’s request is successful, they will join a blacklist that for now only includes four other breeds.