A man has been charged over a fatal dog attack at a house in Derby.
Wayne Stevens, 51, died at the scene after the incident on Saturday morning.
The dog was shot dead by police.
Gary Stevens, 53, of Cameron Road, Derby, will appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
He has been charged under the Dangerous Dog Act with being the person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death.
Derbyshire Police was called to reports that a man had been seriously injured at a house on Cameron Road at just after 5.50am on Saturday.
The force said: “Formal identification has taken place, and the victim has been named as 51-year-old Wayne Stevens.
“Our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this time.”
Out of control dog shot by officers after man found with serious injuries at house in Derby: https://t.co/JJj47F3HC0 pic.twitter.com/OGL1jsmku8
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“His family have been made aware and our thoughts are with them at this time.
“The man arrested in connection with the incident remains in police custody and a scene remains in place at a house in Cameron Road.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area as inquiries continue and officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have information.”
On Saturday, the force said “a dog at the address that was presenting a risk to officers and the public was shot and killed by firearms officers” and there was no ongoing risk to the public.
Anyone who can help with the inquiry is asked to contact the force with reference 215-220423.
