Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 22nd August 2024, at 06:50hrs
David Daintree, 53 from Accrington, was sadly killed after being attacked by the dog he was looking after.
The incident happened on Tuesday night when officers from Lancashire Police were called to an address by the North West Ambulance Service to reports of a dog attacking somebody inside a property. Very sadly, David was found deceased inside.
An XL Bully dog was destroyed at the scene by armed officers.
In a statement yesterday, Lancashire Police said,
“We have launched an investigation after a man was killed by a dog in Accrington.
At shortly before 9.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 20th August) we were called by the ambulance service to reports of a dog attacking someone inside a house at Ashley Court in Accrington.
Our officers attended and sadly a man in his 50s was found deceased.
He can now be named as David Daintree, 53, who was the owner of the dog and who lived at that address. The dog has since been confirmed to be an XL Bully.
As the dog was continuing to pose a significant threat of serious harm, we were left with no alternative but to discharge a police firearm to destroy it and prevent it from causing further injury to more people.
Specially trained officers are supporting Mr Daintree’s family, and our thoughts are with them at this time.
Supt 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 is asked to call 101, quoting log 1480 of 20th August 2024
In tributes made online, one person said,
“So very sad, he sounds like a lovely man who was doing someone a favour that’s ended up costing his life. Devastating for his family.
Another person said,
“I’m so sorry about this tragic event. My condolences to his family and friends. I was out there when it was happening, not knowing what was happening. Now I know, I just feel sadness, especially after hearing that it wasn’t his dog and he was just lonely. Truly awful.
On a comment made online, David’s daughter said,
“Wasn’t even his dog. He got asked to look after it, and because of the sort of person my dad was, he said yes, he would.
An investigation by Lancashire Police continues.
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