A MAN was killed after being mauled by two dogs believed to be XL Bullies – before one of the rabid pets was choked to death.
Brave bystanders tried to wrestle the dogs from the man after they attacked him in Stonall, Staffordshire, at around 3pm yesterday.
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Man mauled to death by two dogs near school in StaffordshireCredit: Ryan Underwood
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Paramedics said nothing could be done to save the man after he was taken to hospitalCredit: Ryan Underwood
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The attack happened meters from terrified children leaving schoolCredit: PA
But the man tragically died from his injuries after being mauled by the animals – which police said today were believed to be XL Bully.
In heroic scenes, members of the public tackled one of the dogs after the attack – while the other dog ended up being locked in the owner’s flat.
The police announced today that one of the dogs died after being tied up, and the other after being injected by a veterinarian.
As the horror unfolded yesterday afternoon, St Peter’s Primary Academy was closed and children could not leave “for safety reasons”.
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after initially being arrested on suspicion of running dogs dangerously out of control.
Rishi Sunak has today confirmed that XL Bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year to stop violent attacks.
Mr Sunak said: “Clearly this is not a few poorly trained dogs, it is a pattern of behavior and it cannot continue.”
Photos emerged yesterday of the scene of the terrifying attack that took place near a local school.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival we found a man who had suffered multiple life-threatening injuries and was in a critical condition.
“Emergency personnel provided him with advanced life support and advanced trauma care at the scene.
“Treatment continued en route to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was transferred by land ambulance for further treatment.
“Unfortunately, after arriving at the hospital, despite all efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him, he was confirmed dead.”
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Chief Tracy Meir said: “I would like to extend my condolences to the loved ones of the man who tragically lost his life in this horrific dog attack. We continue to support them at this incredibly difficult time.
“Detectives are continuing to investigate and we have taken statements, viewed CCTV and carried out house-to-house inquiries in the local area, but we are keen to speak to anyone with information.”
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “We are investigating after a man suffered serious injuries after being bitten by two dogs in Stonnall.
“We were called shortly before 3:15 p.m. this afternoon to Main Street to report that a man had been attacked by two dogs in front of the property. The man was taken to hospital.
“Several people helped try to get the dogs off the man and one dog was kept outside. The other was locked in the owner’s apartment.
“We prevented a number of school children from leaving the local primary school, St Peter’s Primary Academy, for safety reasons. The children have since been allowed to go home.”
Fatal dog attacks in 2023
This year, five people died in dog attacks:
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