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Cleator Moor man dies after being attacked by dog Cleator Moor man killed in dog attack at home
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A 45-year-old man has died after being attacked by his dog, police in Cumbria have said. A 45-year-old man has died after being attacked by his pet dog at his home, police in Cumbria have said.
The victim was pronounced dead after the attack at his home in Robert Owen Avenue, Cleator Moor. The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the attack at the house in Robert Owen Avenue, Cleator Moor, at about 14:00 BST on Sunday.
Officers were called at 14:00 BST on Sunday. The animal, a Staffordshire pitbull cross breed, was destroyed.
The animal, a Staffordshire pitbull cross breed, was destroyed. Three other dogs were seized from the property and will be assessed by police dog experts. Three other dogs were seized from the property and were due to be assessed by police dog experts. The victim has not yet been identified.