A MAN has died after being attacked by his dog in Cleator Moor.

Police were called at 2pm yesterday (May 22) to a property on Robert Owen Avenue, Cleator Moor, after a report of a male being attacked by a dog.

A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: "A 45-year-old male – who lived at the property – was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The dog who attacked the male was destroyed. Three other dogs were seized from the property and will be assessed by a specialised police officer.

"The death is being treated as non-suspicious and the Coroner has been informed."