Man dies after his dog attacks him in Preston
The 22-year-old man from Preston died of his injuries, his dog was later put down by vets
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Your support makes all the difference.A 22-year-old man has died after his girlfriend's dog attacked him in Preston.
Liam Hewitson suffered serious injuries after the pitbull terrier, named Tiger, attacked him.
His girlfriend, Jessica Hill, told Mail Online she was "too devastated to speak," adding: "I just love him and miss him so much."
At around 3.35, police were called by the ambulance service to an address on Dundonald Street following reports a man had been bitten by a dog.
The 22-year-old was treated by paramedics at the scene, but died of his injuries, Lancashire Police said.
It was initially thought Mr Hewitson owned the dog, but police later said they thought it belonged to his girlfriend.
The dog was taken from the address and put down by vets.
DI Jane Webb said: “This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly died.
“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances and my thoughts very much remain with his family, who are being supported by specially trained officers at this time.”
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