Police in Birmingham are urgently searching for two dogs believed to have mauled a man to death in his own garden.
West Midlands Police was called to a home in Hereford Close in the early hours of Wednesday to reports a number of dogs were loose. Tragically, officers found a 33-year-old man dead in the garden.
Investigators believe he was attacked by at least one of his dogs and a search has been launched to find them both. It is not believed either are banned breeds but are American bulldog-types. The force has shared an image believed to be of one of the dogs. The other is said to be similar, but black in colour.
Superintendent Sally Simpson, of Birmingham Police, said: “This is a really tragic incident, and the family of the man are being supported by officers. The investigation into his death is continuing, and our priority right now is finding the other dogs we believe may have been involved.”
Specialist dog officers and drones have joined the hunt for the missing animals. Police are also carrying out house-to-house enquiries.
Insp Leanne Chapman, from our Dog Unit, said: “We have officers liaising with vets and the local authority, and are using our drone capability to scour the wider area. We really need to hear from anyone who has seen these dogs and it’s vital that if you see them, you don’t approach them but call 999 immediately.
“Similarly, if you or someone you know has taken the dogs in after finding them loose, we need you to call us as soon as possible.”