Woman cleared of owning XL bully which fatally bit man

BBC News Friday 14 August 2026, 15:06 UTC 1 min read

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Chanel Fong’s partner’s father, Keven Jones, died from severe blood loss after being bitten on the leg.

XL (ORG) Chanel Fong’s (PERSON) Keven Jones (PERSON)

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