Dog attack: Pair questioned on suspicion of manslaughter

Two women are being questioned on suspicion of manslaughter after a 79-year-old man was fatally injured by an "out of control" dog in Liverpool.

Merseyside Police said the dog was destroyed after Clifford Clarke was attacked in Richard Kelly Close, Clubmoor, at 20:40 BST on Saturday.

The women, aged 27 and 28 and from Clubmoor, were arrested after Mr Clarke was found in his garden.

A post-mortem examination of his body is taking place.

Ed Thomas reports.