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Six injured in dog attack by Birmingham primary school Six injured in dog attacks near Birmingham primary school
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Pupils at Barford Primary School were kept inside for safetyPupils at Barford Primary School were kept inside for safety
Six people have been treated in hospital after being attacked by two dogs near a primary school, which went into lockdown to keep pupils safe. Six people have been treated in hospital after being attacked by two dogs near a primary school, which went into lockdown to protect its pupils.
Children at Barford Primary School in Birmingham were kept inside for an hour until the animals were under control.Children at Barford Primary School in Birmingham were kept inside for an hour until the animals were under control.
Officers went to Willow Gardens, Winson Green, shortly after 14:30 BST after reports two dogs were on the loose. Police responded at about 14:30 BST and parents received a text warning that the dogs could "kill a human".
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a dog dangerously out of control.A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a dog dangerously out of control.
The school went into lockdown just as pupils were due to leave for the day and were kept in the hall until it was safe to leave. The school, in Willow Gardens, Winson Green, went into lockdown just as pupils were due to leave for the day.
Parents and carers received a concerning text message alerting them to reports of "potentially very dangerous dogs circling the school". The children were kept in the school hall until it was safe for them to leave.
"The likelihood is that the dogs will kill a human," the text read. Parents and carers were sent a concerning text alerting them to reports of "potentially very dangerous dogs circling the school".
It read: "The likelihood is that the dogs will kill a human."
Parents of children at the school received a text warning them of the attacks
Parents who arrived at the school to pick up their children were advised to remain in their cars.
An elderly man was take to hospital with injuries, with five others taking themselves for treatment.An elderly man was take to hospital with injuries, with five others taking themselves for treatment.
None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening, said West Midlands Police. None of the injuries is believed to be life-threatening, said West Midlands Police.
Two dogs had been seized and taken to secure kennels, said the force. Two dogs had been seized and taken to secure kennels, officers said.
The children were released into the care of their parents and guardians shortly before 16:00.
Officers were called to Willow Gardens, Winson Green, shortly after 14:30
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