Two dogs seized after man found dead in garden were XL bullies, police say

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Andrew Feinberg

White House Correspondent

Two dogs seized after a 32-year-old man was found dead in a back garden were XL bullies, tests have confirmed.

Nicholas Glass was found dead in the garden of a relative’s property on Hereford Close in Rednal, Birmingham, in the early hours of August 21.

A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Glass died as a result of injuries consistent with having been bitten by a dog, West Midlands Police said.

Officers believe up to four dogs were present around the time he was attacked, with two of the dogs seized by police at the time and the remaining pair found two days later.

Tests have concluded that two of the dogs were of the XL bully banned breed and neither had a certificate of exemption.

All four of the dogs remain in secure kennels.

In a tribute released through police, Mr Glass’s family said: “In Nicholas we’ve lost a loving son, brother and uncle who was adored by all of his family and friends.

“He was kind-hearted, caring and compassionate and he’d do anything for anyone. We are devastated at his loss and we all miss him desperately.”