A homicide investigation has been launched following the dying of 54-year-old Ian Langley.
A person who was attacked and killed by a canine in Sunderland has been named by police.
Ian Langley, 54, died after being mauled by a canine believed to have been an XL bully, which was shot by police on the scene.
A homicide investigation into Mr Langley’s dying has been launched by Northumbria Police.
Residents in Shiney Row, the place the incident passed off, stated they noticed paramedics attending to the person’s severely injured throat after Tuesday’s attack.
A 44-year-old man was initially arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to trigger grievous bodily hurt – however following Mr Langley’s dying, the suspect was re-arrested on suspicion of homicide.
Following the attack, police seized a second canine on the property as a precaution.
The suspect stays in police custody.
Read extra:
Two XL bully dogs shot dead after killing 22 pregnant sheep
Bully XL owner defends breed but calls for tougher laws
One man native to the world stated he often noticed two XL bullies being walked within the neighborhood.
He stated: “I’ve seen the 2 dogs earlier than, they’re well-known within the space, an older one and a younger one.
“They shot the older one within the yard.”
Detective Chief Inspector Angela Hudson of Northumbria Police stated: “Our ideas stay with Ian’s household and family members, as we proceed to assist them at this tragic time.
“Our investigation is ongoing, as we glance to get solutions for Ian’s household round what has occurred.
“I’d urge any additional witnesses or anybody with info to contact police as quickly as attainable.
“Your assist may show important on this case.
“While our investigation is at an early stage, we do imagine these concerned had been identified to one another, and there’s no wider danger to the general public.
“I’d additionally proceed to ask folks to not speculate in regards to the incident on-line, together with on social media, whereas enquiries proceed.”
The incident is the latest in a string of canine assaults within the UK.
Could American XL bully dogs be banned?
On Monday morning, a toddler was bitten by a dog in Greenwich, whereas a man died last month after being attacked by two dogs in Staffordshire.
An attack last month on an 11-year-old girl in Birmingham, which left her with shoulder and arm accidents, led to the arrest of a 60-year-old man on suspicion of possessing a canine dangerously uncontrolled.
It comes because the prime minister vowed to increase the record of banned dogs to include American XL bullies, prompting protests by owners.
Rishi Sunak has promised to ban the breed below the Dangerous Dogs Act by the tip of the yr.
