UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he’s ordered “urgent work” to ban American XL bully dogs.

This follows the death of a man in Staffordshire who was attacked by two dogs.

Though police have not confirmed the breed involved, the PM suggested that American XL bullies may have been responsible.

It’s clear the American XL Bully dog is a danger to our communities.

I’ve ordered urgent work to define and ban this breed so we can end these violent attacks and keep people safe. pic.twitter.com/Qlxwme2UPQ

— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) September 15, 2023

BBC News says the XL bully can weigh more than 60kg and is strong enough to overpower an adult.

Some animal groups have previously said that banning specific breeds is not the solution.

Instead, they are pointing to irresponsible breeding, rearing and ownership as the issues.