A man in his 50s has been killed after being mauled to death by his own XL Bully at his home in Accrington, Lancashire, with police confirming they had destroyed the dog
Police have launched an investigation after a man was tragically killed by an XL Bully.
David Daintree, 53, died after the dog attack at home in Accrington on Tuesday. Police were called by ambulance crews to the scene around 9.30pm yesterday after recieving reports of a dog attacking a man inside the property. Officers then shot the dog after fearing it posed a danger to public safety.
Mr Daintree, who was the owner of the dog, was pronounced dead at the scene. A statement from Lancashire Police said: “We are investigating after a man was killed by a dog in Accrington. At shortly before 9.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 20th August) we were called by the ambulance service to reports of a dog attacking someone inside a house at Ashley Court in Accrington.
“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.”
“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.”
Since February 1 this year, it is now a criminal offence to own or possess an XL Bully dog in England and Wales unless you have a valid Certificate of Exemption. Supt Marie Jackson, of East Police, 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.
“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 which could help the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting log 1480 of August 20 2024. (Mirror)