Rescuers ‘crying every day’ after rise in dog fighting rings

Dogfighting was outlawed 200 years ago, but workers have said it’s still happening often (Picture: Liverpool Echo)

Rescue workers have revealed that dog fighting, despite being outlawed nearly 200 years ago, is becoming more common – and everyday people are unaware of the barbarity of the ‘sport’.

Dog fighting sees the pooches trained like champion boxers into killing machines, by people who place bets and watch them tear each other apart.

Prized specimens are said to be worth up to £50,000...