Man killed by own XL Bully dog in home

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Man ******* by own XL Bully dog in home

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David Daintree, 53, was found ***** after ambulances and police were called

A man has been ******* by his own XL bully dog at his home in Lancashire.

David Daintree, 53, was attacked by the **** at the house in Ashley Court in Accrington and was found ***** at about 21:30 BST on Tuesday.

Lancashire Police said officers had “no alternative” but to ****** the dog to “prevent it from causing further injury”.

Mr Daintree’s family were being supported by specialist officers after the “tragic incident”, Supt Marie Jackson said.

An investigation has been launched and detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The ambulance service first contacted police after it received reports of the man being attacked, the force said.

‘Significant threat’

Mr Daintree was found later found ***** and the dog was deemed to be “continuing to pose a significant threat of serious harm”.

Ms Jackson said: “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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