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Man dies after his dog attacks him in Preston | Man dies after his dog attacks him in Preston |
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A 22-year-old man has died after his girlfriend's dog attacked him in Preston. | |
Liam Hewitson suffered serious injuries after the pitbull terrier, named Tiger, attacked him. | |
His girlfriend, Jessica Hill, told Mail Online she was "too devastated to speak," adding: "I just love him and miss him so much." | |
At around 3.35, police were called by the ambulance service to an address on Dundonald Street following reports a man had been bitten by a dog. | At around 3.35, police were called by the ambulance service to an address on Dundonald Street following reports a man had been bitten by a dog. |
The 22-year-old was treated by paramedics at the scene, but died of his injuries, Lancashire Police said. | The 22-year-old was treated by paramedics at the scene, but died of his injuries, Lancashire Police said. |
It was initially thought Mr Hewitson owned the dog, but police later said they thought it belonged to his girlfriend. | |
The dog was taken from the address and put down by vets. | |
DI Jane Webb said: “This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly died. | DI Jane Webb said: “This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly died. |
“Inquiries are ongoing 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.” | “Inquiries are ongoing 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.” |
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