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A man has been arrested after armed police shot dead one of two "aggressive" dogs in Birmingham, police said.A man has been arrested after armed police shot dead one of two "aggressive" dogs in Birmingham, police said.
Richmond Road in Bearwood was sealed off after two "pit bull-type" dogs were spotted loose at 16:00 GMT on Monday. Richmond Road in Bearwood was sealed off after two "pit bull-type" dogs were spotted at 16:00 GMT on Monday.
One dog was shot dead amid concerns over "public safety" while the other was taken to the force dog unit after being found in a garden nearby. One dog was shot dead amid concerns over "public safety" while the other was taken to the force dog unit after being found in a garden.
Police confirmed a 33-year-old man is being questioned over the incident.Police confirmed a 33-year-old man is being questioned over the incident.
He was arrested on an outstanding warrant for animal cruelty, officer said. He was arrested on an outstanding warrant for animal cruelty, officers said.
Force Incident Manager, Chief Inspector Jack Hadley, said: "Firearms officers were called to the scene and one dog was shot and killed as there were serious concerns for public safety."Force Incident Manager, Chief Inspector Jack Hadley, said: "Firearms officers were called to the scene and one dog was shot and killed as there were serious concerns for public safety."