Police and the ambulance service were called to the scene on Tuesday night
A man has been killed by his pet XL bully dog, police have said. Officers were called at 9.30pm on Tuesday by the ambulance service to reports of a dog attack at a house in Ashley Court, Accrington, Lancashire.
A 53-year-old man, who has since been named as David Daintree, has been confirmed as the victim and was the owner of the dog. Lancashire Constabulary said it was "left with no choice" but to destroy the animal using a police firearm to "prevent it from causing further injury to more people" as it was "continuing to pose a significant threat of serious harm".
Specially trained officers are supporting Mr Daintree’s family. An investigation is ongoing, the force added. Supt Marie Jackson, of Lancashire Constabulary's East Police, said: ”This is a tragic incident which has sadly resulted in a man losing his life and my thoughts are with his loved ones at this time. An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing and I would appeal to anyone with any information to get in touch. We will have extra officers out and about in the area carrying out enquiries and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to them.
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