This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35210519

The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
Man dies in Preston after being attacked by his own dog Man dies in Preston after being attacked by his own dog
(about 5 hours later)
A man has died after being attacked by his own dog in Preston.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.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 22-year-old, yet to be officially identified, 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. Police have not specified the breed of dog involved in the attack.
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." 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."
Bunches of flowers were left at the scene, including two bouquets tied to a nearby lamppost.
The dog was taken from the address and put down by a vet.