03-03-2025
‘Amazing' police pup duo and handler who ran into burning building retire
A SUCCESSFUL police pup duo, along with their handler, who ran into a burning building to rescue members of the public, have retired from duty.
Police dogs Peanut and Tyrion have retired this week alongside their handler, PC Paul Howes, who has been with the dog unit at West Midlands Police for 20 years.
The trio have been involved in 'hundreds' of incidents protecting the public and detaining suspects over the years, with PC Howes having run into a burning building to rescue members of the public last year.
Tyrion, a general purpose dog who was part of the force's 'Game of Thrones' litter, is retiring at age seven after having captured many running suspects over the years.
Peanut was a drugs trained dog who has been involved in countless operations, including Project Servator, Op Advance and dozens of successful searches over the years.
Inspector Leanne Chapman from the Dog Unit, said: "PC Howes and his dogs Peanut and Tyrion are a great team and will be missed.
'They have given their everything to protecting the West Midlands.
'PC Howes and Tyrion have been involved in detaining countless offenders and Peanut has had some very successful finds.
"We couldn't do this job without our amazing dogs. They protect the public every single day.
'I hope the three of them have a well-rested retirement. They have earned it.'
