Man dies after being attacked by dog at kennels in Angus village

The incident happened in Kirkton of Auchterhouse

A man has died after being attacked by a dog at kennels in a village in Angus.

Adam Watts, 55, ran the Juniper Kennels and Cattery in Kirkton of Auchterhouse where he rescued and rehomed badly abused dogs.

Emergency services were called at about 13:10 on Wednesday, but police said the 55-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mr Watts was described as a "genuinely caring guy" who would "give a dog every chance he could".

He is survived by five sons.

'Never saw a dog as a bad dog'

Jayne Dendle, who previously worked with Mr Watts through her dog seizure non-profit organisation, told BBC Scotland Mr Watts took in dogs from police after they had come from abusive homes.

Speaking to Drivetime with Fiona Stalker, she said: "He was one of the world's gems. As far as the dogs were concerned he would spend so much time with them, just building up their trust and turning dogs around.

"He was such a calm character that he could just win the dogs over. Obviously there's been a terrible, terrible tragedy and we don't know the circumstances but he just really did have a gift with the dogs.

"He never saw a dog as a bad dog - it was always the dog had had a bad upbringing or was there under sad circumstances. He would give a dog every chance he could."

It has not yet been revealed what type of dog was involved in the attack on Mr Watt.

The BBC understands the animal has not yet been put down.

Police Scotland said: "The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."