A child has been mauled to death by a pit bull terrier-type dog.

Why is anyone allowed to keep these savage and unstable dogs in residential areas as pets?

It is against the law to shelter vicious animals. The owner of the dog should be severely dealt with.

Of course, certain breeds of dogs have their uses. The country's police would be seriously handicapped without its well-trained Alsatians.

Roy V Hilliard
Old Shoreham Road,
Portslade