THE owner of an XL Bully seized by police was reduced to tears by his dog's condition after it was returned to him.
Rhys Buckley-Mellor says his pet, Titan, was taken by officers from his home in Wigan at the end of May.
Rhys, a bricklayer, was at work at the time.
Titan was returned to his owner last Friday but Rhys claims it was drastically underweight and his paws and body were covered in sores. He also claims the dog's personality has changed and Titan is now timid.
Rhys, 24, is demanding an explanation from Greater Manchester Police and has made a formal complaint to the force about Titan's condition when he was returned.
GMP said the claims are 'concerning Rhys said: "My dog is an XL Bully and I didn't manage to get him exempt in time and someone reported us to the police. At the time that he was taken by the police he was a big dog, always lively and affectionate. Now he won't even let me stroke him.
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