Ian Langley was killed in Sunderland
Ian Langley, 54, was walking his Patterdale terrier puppy close to his home in Sunderland when he was attacked by the dog shortly before 6.55pm on Tuesday evening. Police say a murder investigation has been launched.
Ian's close friend, Rachael Barron, described him as "lovely, kind man" who was a "real dog lover" and "could not hurt a fly". She told the Mirror: "It's absolutely devastating that this has happened to him, he is a lovely, kind man. Neighbours earlier told how paramedics fought to save his life following the traumatic attack in Shiney Row at around 6.55pm. A woman found him on a field near Maple Terrace and shouted at the first police officer to arrive: "Please help me!"
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