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A person who tried to combat off an XL bully with a brush because it mauled his good friend to loss of life has stated the canine “simply turned on him”.
David Daintree died after his pet attacked him at his dwelling on Ashley Court in Accrington, Lancashire, at about 21:30 BST on Tuesday.
Neighbours stated Mr Daintree, 53, and one other man had been attempting to separate two canine that had been preventing shortly earlier than the assault occurred.
Mr Daintree’s good friend, Lee Brown, stated he “acquired a brush and tried to whack it with it, however there was no likelihood”.
Mr Brown stated one other man in the home shouted for him to “get out, get out” because it attacked Mr Daintree, earlier than including: “It’s going to return for you subsequent.”
Armed police arrived shortly after the assault and shot the canine, which was thought of to nonetheless pose a risk.
Another neighbour, who requested to not be named, advised the BBC that earlier than the assault, she thought she heard canine enjoying, however when she appeared out of her window, she noticed two animals preventing and “their homeowners attempting to cease them”.
Lancashire Police stated Mr Daintree was the proprietor of the XL bully, however had solely had the canine “a comparatively brief 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, until the receiver of the canine additionally has an exemption certificates.
Supt Marie Jackson stated Mr Daintree’s household, who described him as somebody with “a coronary heart of gold who would have helped anybody who wanted it”, have been being supported by specialist officers.
She added that further officers could be within the space finishing up inquiries and he or she urged anybody with info or considerations to talk to them.
