Police locate two dogs suspected of fatal attack on man in Rubery, Birmingham

Police have detained two dogs which were being sought following an incident where a man died in Rubery.

Officers were called to Hereford Close in the early hours of Wednesday (August 21), to reports that a number of dogs were loose. Officers arrived and a man aged 33 was found dead in the back garden of a property where the dogs are believed to have come from. 

A post mortem is being carried out today to establish his cause of death. West Midlands Police said they are working on the belief that he had been attacked by at least one dog, which may have contributed to his death. 

Two dogs were seized at the scene by officers, with the two other dogs now located by police. None of the dogs involved is believed to be a banned breed. It is believed the dogs which police are still looking for are American Bulldog-types.  

Officers have obtained images of one of the dogs they’re looking for. Police are also looking for another similar dog, which is described as black.

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.”