Police investigate as Lancashire man killed by his XL bully dog | Crime

Police have launched an investigation after a person was killed by his personal XL bully canine in Lancashire.

Officers have been referred to as to stories of a canine attacking somebody inside a home in Accrington shortly earlier than 9.30pm on Tuesday, Lancashire police mentioned.

David Daintree, 53, the proprietor of the canine who lived on the handle on Ashley Court docket, was discovered useless on the scene.

The canine, since confirmed to be the banned breed, was shot by armed law enforcement officials to cease it from injuring extra folks because it continued to pose “a big risk of great hurt”, the drive mentioned. Specifically skilled officers are supporting Daintree’s household.

Supt Marie Jackson mentioned: “It is a tragic incident which has sadly resulted in a person dropping his life and my ideas are together with his family members right now.

“We may have further officers out and about within the space finishing up inquiries and I’d urge anybody with data or issues to talk to them.”

In February, it grew to become unlawful to personal an American XL bully canine and not using a certificates of exemption in England and Wales.

Related laws got here into impact in Scotland originally of August.

In Northern Eire, it grew to become unlawful to breed, promote, trade, present or abandon an XL Bully-type canine final month. Homeowners should additionally guarantee their canine is muzzled and on a lead when in public locations.

From 31 December, it would turn out to be unlawful to personal an American XL bully with out an exemption in Northern Eire.