Man, 62, killed after being savaged by out-of-control dog before cops seize 'number' of animals at address

A MAN has died after being savaged by an out-of-control dog at a house in North Wales.

The 62-year-old died from cardiac arrest after he was attacked at the property on Holt Road, Wrexham.

Cops swooped in on the address this morning and found a number of hounds at the property.

The animals were all seized and the dog responsible for the man's death was destroyed.

North Wales police said in a statement: "At 11.44am today we responded to a request to attend an address on Holt Road, Wrexham to assist an ambulance crew at the scene.

"Welsh Ambulance Service reported that a 62-year-old male was in cardiac arrest after being bitten by a dog at the property.

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"Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene."

It added: "The dog was securely contained at the property and was euthanised by a vet at the scene.

"Other dogs kept at the property have been removed by trained dog handlers and will be temporarily kennelled whilst enquiries are ongoing."

Police say they are continuing to investigate the incident.

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