Man bailed over fatal dog attack

Ian Price, 52, died in hospital after being seriously injured in Stonnall.

Floral tributes outside a property in Main Street, Stonnall
Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 16th Sep 2023

A man arrested over a fatal dog attack in Staffordshire has been released on bail.

Detectives had been questioning the 30-year-old, from the Lichfield area, on suspicion of being in charge of dogs dangerously out of control and manslaughter.

Ian Price, 52, died in hospital after being seriously injured by two dogs in Stonnall, near Walsall on Thursday afternoon (14 September).

DNA testing is still needed to confirm the breed of the dogs but expert examination so far indicates they are XL bullies.

Ian Price, 52, was mauled by two dogs in Stonnall

In a statement on Saturday, Staffordshire Police said: "The man arrested in connection with the death of Ian Price, who was attacked by two dogs in Stonnall, has been released on conditional bail.

"The 30-year-old, from the Lichfield area, has been interviewed a number of times and has been released pending further enquiries.

"Our investigation continues at pace as we try to understand more about events leading up to this horrendous attack."

The force also revealed that officers had been in touch with the dog owner twice this year, prompted by reports from concerned members of the public.

It said its Professional Standards Department has reviewed body-worn video of the fatal incident and the previous reports relating to both dogs and concluded there will be no referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

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