Dog owner 'ran off' after attack left man needing surgery (original) (raw)

West Midlands Police have launched an appeal to the public after a man was left needing surgery after trying to stop a dog attack. The force said the dog attack took place in Darlaston in August, but officers released an appeal two months on in the hope that someone would recognise the picture or have any information that could help with enquiries.

Police said a dog believed to be a white Staffordshire Bull Terrier leapt over a fence in Darlaston and attacked another dog at around 7.30pm on August 9. In an attempt to stop the attack on his dog, the owner sustained injuries that later required surgery.

Police said the owner of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier allegedly grabbed his dog and ran off. West Midlands Police released two clear pictures of a man they wish to speak to after the incident.

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They also provided a log number of the incident so people can get in touch directly. A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We’re appealing for information after a dog was attacked by another dog in Darlaston.

"At around 7.30pm on August 9, a dog believed to be a white Staffordshire Bull Terrier jumped over a fence and attacked another dog In an attempt to stop the attack, the owner suffered injuries to his hand that later required surgery. His dog was bitten on the legs and head.

"The owner of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier grabbed his dog and ran off. If you recognise the person pictured or have any information, please get in touch via Live Chat quoting crime reference 20/746599/24."

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