POLICE have launched an urgent appeal to trace two dogs after a man was found dead in Rubery.

Police were called to Hereford Close in the early hours of Wednesday (Wednesday, August 21) to reports that a number of dogs were loose.

A man, aged 33, was found dead in the back garden of a property.

A post-mortem is being carried today Thursday (August 22) to establish his cause of death.

West Midlands Police confirmed stage, they are working on the belief that he had been attacked by at least one dog, which may have contributed to his death.

Two dogs were seized at the scene by officers, but they are now looking for two other dogs which it is believed may have been at the address at the time.

None of the dogs involved are believed to be a banned breed, and police believe the dogs they are still looking for are American Bulldog-types.

They have shared an image of one of the dogs they are looking for. They are also looking for another similar dog, which is described as black.

Police are carrying out house-to-house enquiries, reviewing CCTV, and using specialist dog officers and drone unit to find the dogs.

Superintendent Sally Simpson, of Birmingham Police, said: “This is a really tragic incident, and the family of the man are being supported by officers.

“The investigation into his death is continuing, and our priority right now is finding the other dogs that we believe may have been involved.”

Inspector Leanne Chapman, from the Dog Unit, said: “We have officers liaising with vets and the local authority, and are using our drone capability to scour the wider area. We really need to hear from anyone who has seen these dogs and it’s vital that if you see them, you don’t approach them but call 999 immediately.

“Similarly, if you or someone you know has taken the dogs in after finding them loose, we need you to call us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information has been asked to call 999, quoting log 1149 of today.