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Dog attack death was 'a tragic accident'

Liam Hewitson, from Preston, 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.

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Memorial made to dog attack victim in Preston

Friends and loved ones turned a lamppost into a memorial Credit: PA

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.

Candles and cards were left in Liam's memory Credit: PA

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