Dog attacks in Tamworth

A JACK Russell was killed and a two other pets injured after they were attacked by two dogs in Tamworth.

Two Japanese Akita dogs escaped from their owner's home on two occasions to carry out the three attacks, police said.

Now officers say the owner has been questioned and that investigations are ongoing.

The first incident took place at around 9am on Saturday, November 7, when the two dogs attacked a boxer being walked by his owner in Kerria Road.

In the attack, which was said to last up to 40 minutes, the owner of the dog said he tried to fight off the dogs.

"They just attacked for no reason," said the man, who did not wish to be named.

"I was shouting for 10 minutes for help. I've got scars and bite marks.

"I thought my dog was dead. They'd bitten every part of her body."

He said a vet bill had cost more than £200 following the attack.

But in another two attacks last Monday (November 9) the same dogs are believed to have attacked a Jack Russell and a Yorkshire Terier-cross.

The Jack Russell did not survive the attack and the other suffered serious injuries.

A police spokesman said: "We have had a lot of calls from concerned members of the public about the attacks.

"The dogs are now secure and we are seeking the advice of the Crown Prosecution Service."