BBCA man has been killed by his own XL bully dog at his home in Lancashire, police have said.
David Daintree, 53, was attacked by the pet at the house in Ashley Court in Accrington, and was found dead at about 21:30 BST on Tuesday.
Officers had “no alternative” but to shoot the dog to “prevent it from causing further injury”, Lancashire Police said.
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