Hundreds of 'dangerous' dogs killed after being seized by police

A Sky News investigation finds more than 1,500 dogs have been destroyed under the controversial Dangerous Dogs Act in the last three years. The RSPCA says banned breeds are being seized "without any concerns about their behaviour".
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