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Crufts organisers deny more dog poisoning cases

The organisers of the Crufts international dog show have denied rumours that other dogs have been poisoned at the event.

A three-year-old Irish setter called Jagger died after competing Crufts amid fears he may have been poisoned.

One of the owners of the prize-winning dog said they have lost "our love, family member and best friend to our son".

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Police have not received complaint over dog's death

West Midlands Police said its officers had not been asked to investigate the death of a Crufts competitor or received any complaint.

"The force has not been approached by police in Belgium or the dog owner," a police spokeswoman said.

"If, following toxicology results in Belgium, the force is formally asked to conduct inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death of the animal, an investigation will take place by officers in conjunction with Crufts and the NEC," she continued.

"In conjunction with the NEC and Crufts, West Midlands Police are ensuring any possible sources of evidence are being secured and preserved."

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