Police forced to eliminate XL Bully after man, 53, killed by his own pet
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Officers shot the pet on the scene as they felt they had "no alternative" and needed to protect others from harm
A man has been killed by his own XL Bully dog in a home in Lancashire, police have said.
David Daintree, 53, was found dead shortly before 9.30pm yesterday at his property in Ashley Court in Accrington.
Officers shot the pet on the scene as they felt they had "no alternative" and wanted to protect others.
Supt Marie Jackson, of East Police, said: "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."
Last week, a teenager was rushed to hospital after being mauled by an XL Bully at an address in Crewe.
A 17-year-old boy was found, with injuries which are not believed to be life-changing, in Rolls Avenue.
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Officers shot the pet (not pictured) on the scene as they felt they had 'no alternative'
Wiki Commons images/ DlexusOfficers say the dog, which was an XL Bully, was seized from the property.
The victim was taken to Leighton Hospital following the attack and a 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.
The attacks come despite it being a criminal offence in England and Wales to own the banned breed without an exemption certificate - which was implemented in February.
Former Metropolitan Police Head of Policy for Dangerous Dogs, Simon Ovens claims there are "a number of flaws" in legislation that put people at risk.
Police can seize unregistered prohibited dogs
ReutersHe told The Sun that he believes XL Bully dogs may need to be surrendered or euthanised due to the risk they pose, which he compares to a gun, and says they "shouldn’t be living among us".
When the previous government announced the XL bully ban for England and Wales in late 2023, it said the breed had been "disproportionately involved" in deaths recorded since 2021.
Police can seize unregistered prohibited dogs, and their owners face up to six months in jail and/or an unlimited fine.