Lowestoft man 'seriously injured' in 'XL bully' dog attack

Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

A man from Suffolk was left with "life changing facial injuries" following a dog attack.

Emergency services were called to an address in Regent Road, Lowestoft, on Tuesday at 00:15GMT.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment and the dog, believed to be an XL bully, died during the incident, Suffolk Police said.

A man and woman, both in their 20s, were arrested in connection with the incident.

They have now been bailed until 26 January 2024.

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