POLICE has named the breed of dog, which attacked a 12-year-old girl in Nantyglo on Monday, October 7.

Gwent Police have confirmed the breed of the dog that attacked a 12-year-old girl in Nantyglo, where the girl was taken to hospital with 'life-changing injuries.'

Gwent Police previously confirmed: “The dog was seized by officers and will be destroyed.

The rules for owning an XL bully changed earlier this year. Now owners must register the dogs or risk having them taken awayThe rules for owning an XL bully changed earlier this year. Now owners must register the dogs or risk having them taken away or put down. (Image: Stock image of XL Bully) Read more: 

Dog that attacked 12-year-old girl has been put down

Girl sustained life-changing injuries after dog attack

"No other animals were involved in the attack.”

The dog has been confirmed as an XL Bully dog.