A man arrested in connection with the incident remains in custody.
Police were called to reports that a dog at a house in Cameron Road was presenting a risk to officers and the public Image: Police were called to a house in Cameron Road, Derby
Following an incident involving a “out of control” dog that was killed by police, a man has passed away.
The man was found critically injured at a property in Cameron Road on Saturday morning, and police now believe he died at the scene.
Armed police responded and shot the animal, which was allegedly “presenting a risk to officers”.
A man who was detained in connection with the incident is still in custody, according to Derbyshire Police.
A cordon also remains in place, and there will be a heightened police presence in the area while enquiries continue.
