Dog attack death was 'a tragic accident'

Friends of a man who was mauled to death by his own dog, have created a makeshift memorial outside the house in Preston where he died.

Liam Hewitson, 22, was killed yesterday when his pet attacked him while he was suffering an epileptic fit. The dog was later put down.

The family of a fatal dog attack victim have paid tribute to him as someone who had a "beautiful personality."

Liam Hewitson, from Preston, was mauled to death by his own dog. The pet turned on the 22-year-old as he suffered an epileptic fit. His loved ones say he was "a happy lad who was always smiling and had lots of friends."

A dog attack which killed a man in Preston was a "tragic accident", according to police. Liam Hewitson was mauled by his own pit-bull cross breed on New Year's Day. The 22-year-old was suffering an epileptic fit when the animal turned on him.

Officers say Liam suffered "significant injuries" to his face and neck. The dog, called "Trigger", was not a banned breed, say officials. Liam had owned the dog since it was born. It has now been destroyed.