Homeless Man’s Brutal Attack and His Dog | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

A homeless man in Leeds was brutally attacked while sleeping in a doorway — his ribs broken, his dog Dolly tied across the street and left to suffer. Scott Rylands, 38, fought to protect his gentle, three-year-old Italian Daniff mix, who he heard barking but couldn’t reach during the assault. He’s now speaking out about the violence, the misconceptions around homelessness, and how people wrongly judge both him and his “big softy” pup — a loyal companion who’s his only anchor in a world that often sees him as a target. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…