A person has been killed by his personal XL bully canine at his house in Lancashire, police have mentioned.
David Daintree, 53, was attacked by the pet in Ashley Court docket in Accrington and was discovered useless at about 21:30 BST on Tuesday.
Lancashire Police mentioned officers had “no various” however to shoot the canine to “forestall it from inflicting additional harm”.
Supt Marie Jackson mentioned Mr Daintree’s household have been being supported by specialist officers after the “tragic incident”.
An investigation has been launched and detectives are interesting for anybody with data to come back ahead.
The ambulance service first contacted police after it obtained experiences of the person being attacked, the drive mentioned.
‘Important risk’
Mr Daintree was later discovered useless and the canine was deemed to be “persevering with to pose a major risk of great hurt”.
Supt Jackson mentioned: “My ideas are along with his family members presently.
“An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing and I’d attraction to anybody with any data to get in contact.
“We can have additional officers out and about within the space finishing up enquiries and I’d urge anybody with data or issues to talk to them.”