Man arrested following dog attacks near Birmingham primary school released on bail

Six people needed hospital treatment

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 21st Apr 2023

A man arrested after two dogs bit six people outside a Birmingham primary school has been released on bail.

He was detained on suspicion of possessing a dog dangerously out of control on Tuesday afternoon.

The six people needed hospital treatment whilst children at Barford Primary were kept inside for an hour.

The dogs were taken to secure kennels.

West Midlands Police said in a statement on Tuesday;

"We have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of possessing a dog which was dangerously out of control after a number of people received injuries after being attacked by two dogs.

"We were called to Willow Gardens, Winson Green, shortly after 2.30pm today (April 18), following reports two dogs were on the loose and attacking people.

"An elderly man was taken to hospital with bite injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

"Five other people have been presented at hospital with bite injuries which are also not believed to be life-threatening.

"We have seized two dogs and both have been taken to secure kennels."

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