Two dogs detained following police hunt after man dies with bite mark injuries in Birmingham

Police previously released this image of one of the dogs they were searching for. Credit: West Midlands Police

Two dogs have been detained by police following a search after a man was found dead with dog bite injuries in Birmingham.

A 33-year old man, who was looking after his brother's dogs, was found dead in the back garden of a property on Hereford Close in Rubery, on Wednesday 21st August.

Officers say they received information from the public which helped them track down the dogs to grassland off Merritts Hill just after 9.30am today (23rd August).

They were detained by specialist dog handlers and have been taken into kennels to undergo further assessment. Tests will be carried out to confirm their breed and this is expected to be concluded next week.A post-mortem has revealed the man died as a result of injuries consistent with being bitten by a dog.

Following the launch of a major police search, some residents were reportedly unable to leave their homes near Hereford Close. Credit: BPM Media

The two escaped dogs were found following a major police search operation.

Officers had drones up in the skies looking for the dogs in open spaces, as well as neighbourhood officers checking door-to-door, and dog handlers out searching for them.

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