In a shocking incident, a man has sustained severe injuries after being attacked by two dogs in Stonnall, Staffordshire . Authorities were alerted to the scene just before 15.15 BST on Thursday, September 14th, when reports came in about a vicious dog attack outside a property on Main Street.
The victim of the attack was swiftly taken to the hospital to receive urgent medical attention. Bystanders, including several brave individuals from the community, rushed to aid the injured man and attempted to intervene to protect him from further harm. Their efforts led to the successful containment of one of the aggressive dogs outside, while the other was secured within the owner’s flat.
In response to this alarming incident, authorities took immediate action to ensure the safety of the local community, particularly the school children attending St Peter’s Primary Academy. As a precautionary measure, the authorities temporarily restricted the departure of students from the school grounds.
A 30-year-old man, originally from the Lichfield area, has been taken into custody on suspicion of having dogs dangerously out of control. An ongoing investigation is underway, which includes determining the breed of the dogs involved in the attack.
Authorities are urging anyone with information or witnesses to come forward and assist in the investigation. Individuals can contact the Staffordshire Police by calling 101 and referencing incident number 405, dated September 14th. Alternatively, those who wish to report information anonymously can reach out to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
