He has been named by police as they continue to investigate
"Jonathan was a well-loved, sensitive, and kind person who will never know how loved and appreciated he was by everyone who knew him," read the statement.
Detective Superintendent Simon Hurst of Greater Manchester Police Wigan district appealed to anyone with information to contact police immediately. “Firstly, I would like to extend my condolences to the loved ones of the victim of this attack," said DS Hurst. He continued: “Our officers and our partners are currently supporting the victim’s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. We recognise this incident will rightly cause concern within the local area and we would like to reassure the public that we explored every possible avenue to protect the local community and the animal involved.
“We would urge members of the public to please come forward if they have any information in regard to this incident. Any information you may have may be a huge help to our investigation. This is a distressing incident which has resulted in the sad passing of a man and we are determined to ensure this does not happen again in our community.”
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