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A person who was killed by an XL bully canine in his own residence was the “kindest, most loving particular person you’ll ever meet”, his household has stated.
David Daintree, 53, was attacked by his pet in Ashley Court, in Accrington, and was discovered useless at about 21:30 BST on Tuesday.
Neighbours stated Mr Daintree and one other man had been making an attempt to separate two canines that had been preventing shortly earlier than the assault occurred.
In a tribute, his daughter Joanne stated: “Dad was a person who had a lot love to present he didn’t know what to do with it.”
She stated everybody who had met her dad had “all stated what a beautiful man he was”.
“He would assist anybody together with individuals he didn’t know,” she stated.
“He was a superb grandad, dad, husband and he shall be missed by so many individuals.”
Lancashire Police stated Mr Daintree was the proprietor of the XL bully, which was shot by officers, however had solely had the canine “a comparatively quick time”.
The power stated the “earlier possession of the canine” would kind a part of its investigation.
Under the Dangerous Dogs Act, it’s unlawful for somebody to depart an XL bully in another person’s care or give it to a brand new proprietor, except the receiver of the canine additionally has an exemption certificates.
The household tribute stated Mr Daintree had been via some “darkish, exhausting instances” however was “working exhausting to get his life again on monitor” and, after “he misplaced the love of his life in 2021”, he was “beginning to get his massive loving coronary heart again”.
“At least now you are again along with your Shazza and you will get again to ingesting your Bacardi and cokes collectively. Rest in peace Daddy Dave,” his daughter stated.
Mr Daintree’s granddaughter added: “To my Gar, I’m going to overlook you tons.”
