21/01/2014
Man Arrested After Police Shoot "Aggressive" Dog
Police in Birmingham have arrested a man after armed police shot dead an "aggressive" dog.
According to police the dog was shot over concerns for "public safety" after Richmond Road in Bearwood was sealed off at around 16:00 when two "pit bull-type" dogs were reported to be loose.
The second dog was captured by police.
A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and on a warrant for animal cruelty.
(MH/CD)
According to police the dog was shot over concerns for "public safety" after Richmond Road in Bearwood was sealed off at around 16:00 when two "pit bull-type" dogs were reported to be loose.
The second dog was captured by police.
A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and on a warrant for animal cruelty.
(MH/CD)
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