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Dog death after attack investigated by police

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Police are investigating after a dog died of its injuries following an attack involving an "XL bully type" breed

A dog has died of its injuries after an attack by an "XL bully type" dog.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is investigating the incident which took place in Portsmouth on Wednesday 30 April.

A force spokesperson explained a 65-year-old man was walking his brown cockapoo in Alexandra Park between 18:00 and 19:00 BST when it happened.

The cockapoo was reportedly attacked by a "large white and ginger XL bully type" dog.

The spokesperson added: "The cockapoo has since died from its injuries and we would now like to speak to anyone who can help us identify the dog and its male owner."

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