By Ryan Prosser Published: 12:15 EDT, 21 August 2024 | Updated: 12:22 EDT, 21 August 2024

Police have launched an investigation after a man was mauled to death at his home by his XL bully.David Daintree, 53, was discovered dead by officers at his home in Ashley Court in Accrington, Lancashire after being called by the ambulance service just before 9.30pm on Tuesday evening.Lancashire Police said officers were left with no choice but to shoot the animal with a firearm as it posed ‘a significant threat of serious harm ‘.Specialist support officers are supporting Mr Daintree’s family as an investigation into the incident is ongoing.Superintendent Marie Jackson, of East Police, said: ‘This is a tragic incident which has sadly resulted in a man losing his life and my thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.’An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing and I would appeal to anyone with any information to get in touch.’We will have extra officers out and about in the area carrying out enquiries and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to them.’Anyone with information should call 101, quoting log 1480 of 20 August 2024.

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XL bully mauls man to death in his home – as police shoot the dog dead