Police have opened up a murder investigation after a man, now named as Ian Langley, 54 has died following a dog attack at Shiney Row yesterday which is understood to be an XL bully.
- There are conflicting accounts of how the incident started and no confirmation. National level newspapers now report that a man was walking his dog and protecting it.
- However, a story has circulated (primarily on social media) involving the allegation windows were broken and the dog responded by attacking and gave chase. Some local people have since denied this.
- SGM cannot comment if this was intentional, or unintentional, at the behest of the owner.
- A 44 year old man was subsequently arrested, while Ian ultimately passed away.
- It is alleged by neighbours that the dog involved was an XL bully, this has since been confirmed, including by photograph
- The police immediately shot the offending dog dead in the man’s back garden.
- Another dog, not involved in the attack, was confiscated.
- Multiple neighbour sources claim the dog attacked the man’s throat.
- He received CPR on the scene.
- It has now been confirmed the man died and witnesses stated that his death had already occurred on the scene due to the severity of his injuries.
- As of Thursday morning the 44 year old man arrested in suspicion of murder was bailed.