Pensioner, 84, dies after being attacked by XL Bully ‘as he walked home’ – before ‘out of control’ dog shot 19 TIMES
A PENSIONER has died after being attacked by an XL Bully as he walked home.
An 84-year-old man has died more than a month after being attacked by an XL bully in Warrington.
The pensioner sustained serious injuries in the attack which happened while he was walking home on February 24, Cheshire Police said.
The force said he died in hospital on Sunday and his next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.
A 30-year-old man from Warrington has previously been charged with dangerous dog offences over the incident and the CPS is now considering whether any changes should be made to the charges.
Detective Inspector Simon Mills, of the Major Investigation Team at Cheshire Police, said: “The victim has fought so hard since the attack but sadly his injuries were too much, and despite the best efforts of the specialist medical teams who have supported him since the attack, he has now passed away.
“To endure such pain and anguish at the hands of an animal is unimaginable, and I cannot begin to comprehend the distress that his family are currently suffering following such an horrific incident.”
He continued: "Their physical attributes can make it like owning a loaded firearm with a questionable safety catch.
"The sheer size and ferocity of these animals mean that our firearms officers had to discharge 19 shots into them - all of which hit their targets - in order bring the incident to a conclusion and ensure the safety of the public. "