Man killed by suspected XL bully dogs in Staffordshire named by police

A man who died after being attacked by two dogs suspected to be XL bully dogs has been named by police as Ian Price.

The 52-year-old died in hospital after being seriously injured in Main Street, Stonnall, Staffordshire, at about 3.15pm yesterday (Thursday, September 15). A 30-year-old man from the Lichfield area remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of being in charge of dogs dangerously out of control and manslaughter, Staffordshire Police said.

The force said on Friday (September 15): “Our investigation continues at pace as we try to understand more about events leading up to this horrendous attack. Both dogs, thought to be XL bullies, are dead and tests are being carried out to determine their breed.

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“Our deepest sympathies remain with the family and friends of Ian. We also understand the shock and upset felt within the village of Stonnall. We’ve got local officers in the area – please speak to them if you need to.”

One of the dogs died after being restrained and the other died after being injected by a vet, the force said.

The attack has prompted a pledge by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ban the breed of dog thought to be involved by the end of the year. Mr Price’s death is one of a spate of incidents involving dangerous dogs in recent days.

Residents in Stonnall described the attack to the PA news agency as “awful”. St Peter’s Church of England Primary Academy, which is near the scene of the attack, said pupils and staff are being supported in the wake of the incident.

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