Aisleyne Horgan Wallace, the 47-year-old former Big Brother star, has revealed she is in 'agony' after a horrific XL Bully bite that exposed bone. She now blames the heatwave, warning fans to 'take heed' as it is 'really dangerous'.
Attack Details
Aisleyne shared on social media that the dog 'loved her' but suddenly turned and bit her. She was rushed to A&E for treatment but said she had been scarred for life by the attack. Posting a photo with the XL Bully, she wrote: 'The few mins before he bit me Everyone knows I'm a dog mummy. I love dogs. This dog loved me, then for a split second for no reason he didn't… Please please please understand how to raise and how these babies can switch. I'm in agony and scarred for life.'
Response to Followers
After sharing her ordeal, Aisleyne responded to a follower who said: 'My friend's daughter was killed about 10 weeks ago by their loving family dog. A whippet. He got her neck and that was it. Wishing you a speedy recovery.' Aisleyne replied: 'This is devastating. It's not always about the breed... I think this heat is really dangerous please take heed. I'm so lucky in this instance... I pray this family can heal.'
Hospital Visit
After arriving in A&E, Aisleyne posted a photo beside her friend and wrote: 'I've been bitten by an XL BULLY!!!!! You can see my f bone thank GOD for my girl.' She later explained that the injury 'wasn't to her neck or face' and highlighted the importance of safety around big dogs. 'Thankful it wasn't my neck or face… Sad I'm scarred for life. Glad it wasn't a child and it was me… So conflicted. Dogs are pack animals they need you to be their leader. It makes them feel safe to know you are in control. If you let them do mad behaviour they will eventually execute that. Big dogs are so powerful… protect your kids it ain't a joke.'
XL Bully Regulations
Anyone that owns an XL Bully in the UK must have a valid Certificate of Exemption, a legal document permitting someone to legally keep a dog that is otherwise prohibited under UK law, provided they meet certain criteria. For an XL Bully in England and Wales, certificates were introduced after the ban came into effect. Despite the ban, which came into force in February 2024, dog attacks resulting in injury have continued to rise.
Rising Dog Attack Statistics
The number of dog attacks causing injury has increased by more than 80% since 2020. Figures obtained by the Daily Mirror show offences of out-of-control dog attacks causing injury recorded by police have risen from 16,040 in 2020 to 29,400 last year – a rise of 83%. London saw the highest number of dog attacks in 2025, with the Metropolitan Police recording 2,530 cases. Greater Manchester Police recorded the second highest total with 1,678 attacks.
Recent Fatal Incident
In April this year, a three-month-old girl died after being bitten by a dog. Maggie-May Ann Moody died on April 9 in Dormanstown, near Redcar, Cleveland. Armed police attended and shot a dog at the property, with another being put down later.
