A man who died following a dog attack in Preston has been named.

At around 3.45pm yesterday police were called to an address on Dundonald Street following reports a man had been bitten by a dog.

The 22 year old man, who can be named as Liam Hewitson of Dundonald Street, Preston, sustained significant injuries to his face and neck. He was treated by paramedics but sadly died at the scene.

Liam was suffering from an epileptic fit when he was attacked by the dog.   

The dog was taken to a local vets and later put down. The dog, a male which was a pit-bull cross and not a banned breed, had belonged to Liam since birth and was called “Trigger”. It was around five or six years old.  

Liam’s family have released the following statement:

“Liam was a happy lad who was always smiling and had lots of friends. He had a beautiful personality and he will be missed by his dad Phil, girlfriend Jess and sisters Melissa and Aleisha and brother Cordell.”

“The family have asked to be given some privacy as they have been through a truly horrific experience and they are all still very much in shock.”

Police are treating the incident as a tragic accident and there is no criminal investigation. As such a file will be passed to the Coroner in due course.