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| Man dies in Preston after being attacked by his own dog | 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. | 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, yet to be officially identified, 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. |
| Police have not specified the breed of dog involved. The dog was taken from the address and put down by a vet. | |
| Det Insp 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. | Bunches of flowers were left at the scene, including two bouquets tied to a nearby lamppost. |