Man arrested after woman injured in dog attack in Birmingham

A man was arrested after a 76-year-old woman was injured when her dog was attacked by another dog in Handsworth.

The 43-year-old was arrested in Perry Barr yesterday (September 1) thanks to information from members of the public after West Midlands Police issued an appeal for information earlier this week. An American bull dog cross has also been taken into our secure kennels by officers.

The man will be questioned on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control. The victim was out with her labradoodle on Somerset Road in Handsworth when the dog, believed to be a bull breed, charged at them.

She was knocked to the ground and left with a leg and head injury and spent four days in hospital. The man with the dog left the scene on a bike after the attack, which happened on 4 August at around 7.45pm. The labradoodle suffered puncture wounds, but is now recovering. Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via 101 or Live Chat, quoting 20/680110/23.