Man arrested in connection with the death of Lancashire grandad killed by XL Bully
53-year-old David Daintree was found dead in his home in Accrington last Tuesday (20th August 2024)
Lancashire Police have confirmed a man has been arrested in connection with the death of a grandfather from Accrington who was killed by an XL Bully dog.
It's after the force were called by the ambulance service at about 9.30pm on Tuesday (August 20th) to reports of a dog attacking someone inside a house at Ashley Court in Accrington.
Officers attended and sadly David Daintree, 53 was found deceased inside the address.
The dog, which has been confirmed as an XL Bully, was shot dead by police who assessed it was continuing to pose a significant threat of serious harm.
Specially trained officers are continuing to support Mr Daintree’s family, and our thoughts remain with them at this time.
In a statement the force said: " A 33-year-old man from Accrington was arrested yesterday (28th August 2024) on suspicion of an offense under the Dangerous Dogs Act, namely being the owner / person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. He was also arrested on suspicion of an unrelated Section 18 Assault allegation and breach of bail. He has since been recalled to prison.
In a tribute his daughter Joanne said: “Dad was a man who had so much love to give he didn’t know what to do with it. Everyone that has ever met him have all said what a lovely man he was. Yes, like a lot of people he went through some dark hard times, but he was working hard to get his life back on track, but he was struggling as he lost the love of his life in 2021 but he was starting to get his big loving heart back.
He was the kindest, most loving person you would ever meet. He would help anyone including people he didn’t know, and he has done that on a number of occasions. He was a brilliant grandad, dad, husband and he will be missed by so many people.
At least now your back with your Shazza and you can get back to drinking your Bacardi and cokes together. Rest in peace Daddy Dave.”
David’s seven-year-old granddaughter known as Squeaky Lou added: “To my Gar, I am going to miss you lots. I love you lots but I am glad you’re back with nanny now. Please give her some big cuddles and sloppy kisses from me. Love yours and nanny’s Squeaky-Lou.”