Home Secretary Suella Braverman said on Sunday she was seeking "urgent advice" about banning American XL bully dogs after footage emerged showing the animal attacking an 11-year-old girl and a man in Bordesley Green.

Ms Braverman said the dogs were a "clear and lethal" danger after the video of the attack appeared on the social media platform TikTok.

A girl can be heard screaming in the disturbing footage as people gather around to help her.

West Midlands Police has said two men, who were bitten and left with injuries to their shoulders and arms, were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries after the incident on Saturday.

In a statement released on Monday, West Midlands Police said: "We are continuing to investigate after three people were injured when a dog broke free from its collar in Bordesley Green on Saturday afternoon.

"The crossbreed Bully XL/Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy chased an 11-year-old girl and she sustained serious injuries to her shoulder and forearms. She was treated in hospital and is now recovering at home.

"Several people rushed to her aid and as the dog broke free from its owner a second time, a 20-year-old man was chased across a garage forecourt and was taken to hospital with bites to his shoulder and forearm, along with cuts and bruises from being dragged across the floor.

"Another man also suffered injuries and presented himself at hospital for treatment. We wish them a speedy recovery.

"The dog was seized by officers and taken to a vet suffering from heat exhaustion. He has now been taken into secure kennels and our dog unit will consider what will happen to it.

"The dog's owner is currently in hospital and we will be speaking to him in due course.

"This was an alarming and shocking incident on a busy road in high temperatures and members of the public showed immense courage in tackling such a ferocious dog.

"We are taking statements from the victims and witnesses, and will have increased patrols in the area for anyone who would like to speak to us."

Ms Braverman's comments also come as the mother of a 10-year-old boy killed by an XL bully dog questioned why the government has not acted sooner to ban the breed.

Ms Whitfield's son, Jack Lis, was attacked by a Bully XL dog named Beast in Caerphilly, South Wales, two years ago.

Writing on X, previously known as Twitter, Ms Whitfield said: "It's crazy how this video has gone viral and now politicians are coming out of the woodwork saying how bad it is.

"Where were you when my son was killed? Where were you when other innocent people were killed? Where were you when I was at Parliament asking for change? Nowhere."

Brandon Hayden and Amy Salter were later jailed after admitting being in charge of the out-of-control dog that killed Jack.