POLICE today revealed that the dogs which killed Rowley Regis grandmother Lucille Downer were not pit bulls.

Tests have confirmed the two dogs which savaged the 85-year-old were American Bulldogs.

Lucille died after an horrific attack in her rear garden in Boundary Avenue on Friday April 2.

Although neighbours rushed to Lucille's aid, she was sadly confirmed dead at the scene soon afterwards.

A statement released by West Midlands Police said today: "Following extensive testing, the breed of dog responsible for the fatal attack on Lucille Downer has now been confirmed.

"Both dogs were found to be American Bulldogs.

"The breed is not banned in the UK."

Although neighbours rushed to Lucille's aid, she was sadly confirmed dead at the scene soon afterwards.

The ownership of the dogs was voluntarily transferred to police.

Following specialist advice it was established the dogs could never be rehomed due to the violent act and they were humanely destroyed.

The owner of the two dogs, a 43-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of being the person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing death.

He remains on conditional police bail pending further enquiries.

Police said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with this investigation.

They said Lucille’s family have been informed of the latest development.