An elderly woman in her 80s tragically died after being attacked by two escaped dogs.
The woman was found in a garden suffering from serious injuries and, despite efforts from emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
West Midlands Police have now detained a 43-year-old man following the incident in Rowley Regis on Friday afternoon.
Officers said the dogs - who have been seized to establish their breed - did not belong to the woman, but managed to get into her garden before attacking her.
A 43-year-old local man has been detained on suspicion of being the person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.
He remains in custody for questioning.
The victim sustained dog bite injuries, although a post mortem will take place in due course to establish the cause of death.
A police scene and presence will remain in place in the area as work is carried out to establish the full circumstances of what occurred.
