Man charged after fatal double dog attack in Staffordshire

Ian Price, 52, died on 14 September last year after being attacked by two dogs outside a property on Main Road in Stonnall. Credit: PA

A man has been charged in connection with the death of Ian Price, who was attacked by two dogs in Staffordshire.

Ian Price, 52, died on 14 September last year after being attacked by two dogs outside a property on Main Road in Stonnall.

Staffordshire Police said James Trimble-Pettit, 31, of Fradley, near Lichfield, has been charged with two counts of owner of a dog dangerously out of control where death is caused.

The force says Ian’s family is being supported by specialist officers.

Trimble-Pettit is due to appear at Cannock Magistrates’ Court in September.

Police have previously said that DNA testing was needed to confirm the breed of the dogs, but expert examination had indicated they were XL bullies.

One of the dogs died after being restrained and the other died after being injected by a vet.