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'We hope he grows up to be as much of a legend' - Police pay tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne with adorable snap of namesake pup

A police puppy named after rock legend Ozzy Osbourne was seen in an adorable snap in tribute to the star, who has died aged 76.

By Kirsty-Louise Card
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Earlier this year, a litter of Sprocker puppies was born, and in honour of the heavy metal pioneers, West Midlands Police have given them names that pay tribute to the band’s legacy. 

Now, following the death of the Prince of Darkness, the force have shared an adorable tribute with Ozzy the pup posing on Black Sabbath bench in Birmingham City Centre.

Ozzy the police puppy
Ozzy the police puppy
Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne fronted Black Sabbath (Anthony Harvey/PA)

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police wrote: "We're really sad to hear about the death of Ozzy Osbourne Our thoughts are with Sharon, his family, the members of Black Sabbath, and his millions of fans around the world.

"In honour of Black Sabbath's final concert here in Birmingham earlier this month, we named a whole litter of police pups after the band, including our very own Ozzy His legacy will live on and we can only hope our little Ozzy grows up to be just as much of a legend."

The force unveiled their next generation of four-legged crime fighting pups after they were born earlier this year.
The force unveiled their next generation of four-legged crime fighting pups after they were born earlier this year.
West Midlands Police has paid homage to heavy metal legends Black Sabbath by naming a litter of puppies in their honour.
West Midlands Police has paid homage to heavy metal legends Black Sabbath by naming a litter of puppies in their honour.

Ozzy the police pup's siblings were named Toni, Sabbath, Billie, Wizard, Geezer… and Sharon.

Adorable photos taken just a few weeks ago showed the litter exploring the rock icons hometown of Birmingham - including the famous Black Sabbath Bridge and the world's first Ozzy Osbourne museum exhibition.