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Man dies after dog attack

The dog, named Junior, believed responsible for the attack.

The dog, named Junior, believed responsible for the attack. Source: facebook.com/DonataDimaseBiancofiore

A dog in Melbourne attacked an elderly couple, killing a 61-year-old man and injuring a 59-year-old woman.


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By Vasilis Ragousis

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A dog in Melbourne attacked an elderly couple, killing a 61-year-old man and injuring a 59-year-old woman.


The couple are the parents of the dog's owner.

The man's body was found at a Mill Park home about 6.40pm on Wednesday  while his wife, who suffered severe injuries, was taken to hospital, police said.

The dog remained inside the house for hours afterwards as the authorities tried to prevent it from attacking again, before it was captured. 

According tot eh authorities, the the dead man's daughter-in-law gave consent to destroy the animal.

You can read more in English here. 


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