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# Man jailed after fatal attack by XL Bully dogs in Stonnall
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/man-jailed-after-fatal-attack-by-xl-bully-dogs-in-stonnall/
- Published: 2026-02-13T08:56:33.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-13T08:56:51.000Z
- Description: The owner of two dogs that killed a man in Stonnall has been jailed.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Crime, Handsacre, Stonnall, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:11, News

THE owner of two dogs that killed a man in Stonnall has been jailed.

James Harrison Trimble-Pettit, 33, of Handsacre, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment at Stafford Crown Court after admitting his two XL Bully dogs were out of control and caused the death of a man in Stonnall.

Just before 3.15pm on 14th September 2023, the dogs attacked 52-year-old Ian Price on Main Street in Stonnall. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died a short time later.

One dog died during the incident and the other dog was given a lethal injection by a vet inside Trimble-Pettitt’s flat.

Ian’s family said in a statement:

> “Ian was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many.  
>  
> “His final act of trying to return a dog to the safety of its home shows who he was – a selfless man with a big heart. Kind, thoughtful and incredibly brave.  
>  
> “His death leaves a hole in our lives that will never be filled, and he will be forever loved and missed.”

Detective Superintendent Cheryl Hannan said:

> “Ian’s death could have been avoided if Trimble-Pettitt took the action that any reasonable person would and secured his dogs properly. Ian suffered catastrophic injuries after being attacked and died a short time later.  
>  
> “Our thoughts have been with Ian’s family and friends from the moment the incident happened and remain with them today.”