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Man dies in Preston after being attacked by his own dog | |
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A man has died after being attacked by his own dog in Preston. | |
Police were called by the ambulance service to an address on Dundonald Street at around 15.45 GMT following reports a man had been bitten by a dog. | |
The 22-year-old was treated by paramedics at the scene but subsequently died from his injuries, Lancashire Police said. | |
The dog was taken from the address and was put down by vets following the incident. | |
DI Jane Webb from Preston CID said: "This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly died. Enquiries are on-going to establish the exact circumstances and my thoughts very much remain with his family who are being supported by specially trained officers at this time." |