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Watch how police seize dangerous dogs

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Watch how police seize dangerous dogs in new bodycam footage

West Midlands Police have released footage of how officers seize dangerous dogs.

The force says its team of dangerous dog handlers has attended more than 800 incidents involving an out-of-control dog between 1 April and 31 July this year and seized 96 suspected dangerous dogs.

Data released by West Midlands Police showed that they received 1002 reports of crime violating the Dangerous Dogs Act in 2023, with three reports resulting in a charge or summons.

Footage shared by the force shows officers removing a dog from a property.

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