Birmingham dog attack: American bully XL suffering heat exhaustion

Police are continuing to investigate after three people were injured when a dog broke free from its collar in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, on Saturday afternoon (September 9).

The crossbreed Bully XL/Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy chased an 11-year-old girl and she sustained serious injuries to her shoulder and forearms. Officers today (Monday, September 11) said that she was treated in hospital and is now recovering at home.

Several people rushed to her aid and as the dog broke free from its owner a second time, a 20-year-old man was chased across a garage forecourt and was taken to hospital with bites to his shoulder and forearm, along with cuts and bruises from being dragged across the floor.

Another man also suffered injuries and presented himself at hospital for treatment. The dog was seized by officers and taken to a vet suffering from heat exhaustion. He has now been taken into secure kennels and WMP dog unit will consider what will happen to it. The dog’s owner is currently in hospital and police will be speaking to him in due course.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We wish them a speedy recovery. This was an alarming and shocking incident on a busy road in high temperatures and members of the public showed immense courage in tackling such a ferocious dog. We are taking statements from the victims and witnesses, and will have increased patrols in the area for anyone who would like to speak to us.”