AN "XL bully" is on the loose after a man was brutally attacked by another hound in Airdrie.

Police say they were called to a report of two large bully-type dogs on the loose - with one of them attacking their owner on Strathearn Drive in the town.

Cops were alerted to the ordeal shortly after 4pm on Sunday, April 14.

Following that, a 45-year-old man attended the hospital.

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Meanwhile, the horror hound that caused the injuries was tracked down by police and seized.

However, searches have been carried out to trace the other dog but it is yet to be found.

An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

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A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Around 4.10pm on April 14, police were called to a report of two large bully-type dogs loose and one of the dogs had attacked their owner on Strathearn Drive, Plains, Airdrie.

“The 45-year-old man attended University Hospital Wishaw.

“Officers attended and the dog who caused the injuries was traced and seized.

"Searches were carried out to trace the other dog however it has not yet been traced.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”