Man mauled to death in Birmingham dog attack horror 'died of blunt force trauma'

A man found dead in a garden of a relative’s home died of blunt force trauma from dog bites, an inquest was told.

Nicholas Glass, 33, was found dead outside a home on Hereford Close in Rednal, Birmingham, in the early hours of August 21. West Midlands Police believe as many as four dogs were present when he was attacked.

Two of the dogs were seized by searching police officers at the time and the remaining pair were finally found two days later. Tests found two of the dogs banned breed XL bully and neither had a certificate of exemption despite the law change.

An inquest was opened into the death of Mr Glass, from Chalybeate Close in Rubery, at Birmingham and Solihull Coroners’ Court this morning. Coroner James Bennett said Mr Glass was identified by police at the scene.

Mr Bennett said. “I would like to take this opportunity to express my condolences to the family of Mr Glass.”

In a tribute released through police last month, 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.”

The inquest, which will look at Mr Glass’s medical cause of death and the events leading up to his death, was adjourned until January 13 2025 so the “relevant evidence can be obtained.”

Speaking at the time, Superintendent Sally Simpson, of West Midlands 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 we believe may have been involved."