Elderly man and a dog die in Tipton housefire

A man and a dog have died after a house fire in Tipton.

Fire crews were called to a dormer bungalow on Elizabeth Walk shortly before 6.20am on Sunday 30 March.

The fire was brought under control by around 7am.

West Midlands Fire Service say: "Our thoughts and sympathies are with the man’s family, loved ones and all who have been affected by this terrible news."

Investigations to establish how the fire started are underway.