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Man mauled to death by XL Bully at home as cops shoot dog dead
The XL Bully killed David Daintreen in his own home
A MAN has been killed by an XL Bully dog - with cops shooting the animal dead.
Police were called to Accrington, Lancashire, yesterday evening around 9.30pm by ambulance crews to reports of a dog attack.
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David Daintree, 53, was confirmed to have died at the scene in his home in Ashley Court.
Lancashire Police said: "Our officers attended and sadly a man in his 50s was found deceased.
"He can now be named as David Daintree, 53, who was the owner of the dog and who lived at that address.
"The dog has since been confirmed to be an XL Bully.
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"As the dog was continuing to pose a significant threat of serious harm, we were left with no alternative but to discharge a police firearm to destroy it and prevent it from causing further injury to more people.
"Specially trained officers are supporting Mr Daintree’s family, and our thoughts are with them at this time."
Supt Marie Jackson added: "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.
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"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."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log 1480 of August 20 2024.
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