Police review previous dealings by force with XL Bully dogs involved in fatal attack on father Ian Price
Staffordshire Police has confirmed an internal review is under way into the force's previous interactions with the XL Bully dogs that killed father Ian Price.
The force's professional standards departments will look into four previous incidents concerning the dogs, which have now been put down.
In a letter, the force moved to reassure Stonnall residents after the attack saying officers "were doing all they can".
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of having dogs dangerously out-of-control and was later arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, but has since been bailed.
In the letter, Chief Inspector Matt Morgan, from Lichfield's Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "We understand there have been concerns about our previous contact with the suspect following complaints about his dogs.
"We’re reviewing all four incidents and will keep you updated when we can. No formal complaints were made, but the incidents are being reviewed by our Professional Standards Department."
Officers have taken more than 50 statements from residents since Mr Price was killed on September 14.
As well as disturbing footage of the fatal attack on Ian being shared on social media, other videos of previous incidents have been circulating. The police warned people not to share these videos.
The Chief Inspector said: "We fully recognise the shock and upset felt within your community. Please be assured we are doing all we can to secure justice for Ian's family and friends."