Man killed by own XL Bully dog in home

A person has been killed by his personal XL bully canine at his residence in Lancashire, police have mentioned.

David Daintree, 53, was attacked by the pet on the home in Ashley Court in Accrington and was discovered useless at about 21:30 BST on Tuesday.

Officers had “no different” however to shoot the canine to “forestall it from inflicting additional harm”, Lancashire Police mentioned.

Mr Daintree’s household had been being supported by specialist officers after the “tragic incident”, Supt Marie Jackson mentioned.