Six injured in dog attacks near Birmingham primary school

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.

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.

The school, in Barford Road, Winson Green, went into lockdown just as pupils were due to leave for the day.

The children were kept in the school hall until it was safe for them to leave.

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 who arrived at the school to pick up their children were advised to remain in their cars.

An elderly man was taken to hospital with injuries, with five others taking themselves for treatment.

None of the injuries is believed to be life-threatening, said West Midlands Police.

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.

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