Comotion : A meeting of Staffordshire bull terriers turned into a brawl in Halesowen , West Midlands . Their pet dogs have an unfortunate reputation for aggression , but now it ’ s angry bull terrier breeders who are in the dog house – after their club meeting erupted into a furious row . Insults and punches were said to have been exchanged at the annual meeting of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club , and police are investigating after a 56-year-old woman complained that she was assaulted . The incident resulted in the club president and other officers resigning on the spot . The drink-fuelled events were the culmination of a long-standing row over a vote for a club officer at the previous year ’ s meeting . About 90 people turned up at Cradley Labour Club in Halesowen , West Midlands , last month for the meeting . According to the club , one of its aims is to ‘ foster a feeling of fellowship among fanciers ’ . But trouble started when president Barbara Beaufoy was asked by member Marie Stokes , from Walsall , why there was no record in the minutes of concerns about the handling of the vote for the officer in 2014 . A witness , who did not wish to be named , said : ‘ Mrs Beaufoy said , “ Sit down , you silly little girl . We don ’ t have to listen to scum like you ” . Marie then stormed out. ’ The witness said that as Mrs Stokes left , another delegate , Graham Hyde , started slow hand-clapping and chanting : ‘ Out ! Out ! Out ! ’ Mr Hyde – who is approved by the Kennel Club to judge Staffie shows – was asked by club member Karon Jackson , from Cannock , Staffordshire , to keep order . The witness said : ‘ He started shouting at her and arguing with her because she ’ d asked him to sit down . Then I heard someone say he ’ d hit Karon – he ’ d arm-punched her in the chest. ’ Invitation A poster for the Staffordshire bull terrier show which took place on Sunday February 22 . Another source , who also wished to remain anonymous , said : ‘ We are working hard to improve the image of Staffies and this happens . We think it was because the bar was open and the meeting went to pieces after people had a few drinks. ’ Mr Hyde , 57 , denied hitting Mrs Jackson and said he was assaulted . ‘ There was no way I landed a finger on Karon Jackson , ’ he said . ‘ I was verbally and physically attacked . I admit I applauded and shouted when Marie Stokes walked out because I was glad to see her leave. ’ Brawl : About 90 people turned up at Cradley Labour Club ( above ) in Halesowen , West Midlands , last month for the meeting in which a fight broke out . The meeting descended into chaos when Mrs Beaufoy and the other club officers resigned and walked out . Mrs Jackson has made a formal statement to Staffordshire Police . Neither she nor Mrs Stokes were available for comment . West Midlands Police said : ‘ We have been made aware of an allegation of assault. ’ A Kennel Club spokeswoman said : ‘ We are aware of the situation but can not comment further. ’ Mrs Beaufoy said : ‘ The Kennel Club is dealing with the matter . ’
Insults and punches said to have been exchanged at the annual meeting . About 90 people had attended the club in West Midlands , Halesowen . The drink-fuelled events were the culmination of a long-standing row . Incident resulted in club president and other officers resigning on the spot .