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Owner of dangerous dog spotted playing football just TWO DAYS after his pet savaged man to death

AFC Emley midfielder Aaron Joseph was seen playing an away game days after the death of David Ellam, 52

THE owner of a dangerous dog previously seized by police was seen playing football just TWO DAYS after his pet savaged a man to death.

David Ellam, 52, died from his injuries after being viciously attacked by a Staffy-Labrador cross on Monday.

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Aaron Joseph was described as "playing well" for AFC EmleyCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
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David had a kneecap ripped off in the frenzied attack and died 12 hours laterCredit: PA:Press Association

The dog was owned by locally-named Aaron Joseph from Huddersfield, West Yorks., - a midfielder for AFC Emley.

He was spotted playing an away game against Penistone Church on Wednesday as anger continued over his dog's involvement in Mr Ellam's death.

Described as "playing well", an onlooker said Joseph seemed unfazed by reports his dog had clamped its jaws around Mr Ellam's head as he tried to protect his own Yorkshire Terrier from attack.

David, 52, had a kneecap ripped off in the frenzied attack and was rushed to hospital but died 12 hours later

Angry neighbours claim the beast was so ferocious council workers refused to cut the grass anywhere near it.

Earlier this year it was taken for screening to see if it was banned breed, but police returned it to its owner.

Joseph kept it in a makeshift wooden enclosure below his flat.

Police revealed the dog is now being kept alive in police kennels despite the shocking death of Mr Ellam.

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AFC Emley is a member of Division One of the Northern Counties East League and currently sit in 17th place in the league.

West Yorkshire Police say enquiries are still ongoing and a man remains on police bail.

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