A MAN has been charged over an alleged XL Bully attack in Gwent.

Lewis Williams, 22, is accused of being the owner/person in charge of a dog which caused injury after being dangerously out of control in Ebbw Vale.    

The prosecution claims an 11 year old boy was hurt on Emlyn Avenue on July 8 last year.

Williams did not enter a plea after appearing at Newport Magistrates' Court.

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The defendant, of Emlyn Avenue, is due to appear before the crown court on March 28.

Williams was granted unconditional bail.