The out-of-control XL bully named “Zeus” attacked three small children in multiple attacks over several weeks – before being quietly sold by his owners

An out-of-control XL bully named “Zeus” attacked three young children in multiple attacks this summer – before being quietly sold by his owners.

David McColl, 37, and Andrea McColl, 35, appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court, Angus, Scotland, where they each admitted a separate charge of being responsible for Zeus when he spiraled dangerously out of control.

On June 22, Zeus attacked and injured two boys, ages 9 and 10, near Andrea McColl’s home while driving off on their street, Leine courier Reports.

Just a month later, on July 23, the dog bit and scratched an eight-year-old boy after jumping on him and knocking him to the ground while David McColl was in command.

Since the attacks, the XL Bully has been sold on to a new owner, the court heard.

David McColl, 37, and Andrea McColl, 35, appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court, Angus, Scotland, where they each admitted a separate charge of being responsible for Zeus when he spiraled dangerously out of control

Andrea McColl, from Forfar, pleaded guilty to being responsible for Zeus when he attacked the two boys and her brother David McColl also pleaded guilty to being responsible for the dog during the attack in July

It will also be decided whether Zeus will be destroyed at the next court hearing

Andrea McColl, from Forfar, pleaded guilty to being responsible for Zeus when he attacked the two boys and her brother David McColl also pleaded guilty to being responsible for the dog during the attack in July.

The XL Bully was sold to a man called David Nixon after the attacks but has since been confiscated, Forfar Sheriff Court heard.

Lawyer Nick Markowski said: “It was his (David McColl’s) dog.” Before it was seized by police it was sold to another person [David Nixon] – he is in court.’

Sheriff Derek Reekie postponed sentencing until December 7 to allow for welfare reports to be prepared.

It will also be decided whether Zeus will be destroyed at the next court hearing.

This comes after Rishi Sunak announced a ban on XL Bullies. However, it is currently unclear whether the ban would also apply to Scotland.