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Shiney Row XL bully attack LIVE: Man dies after attack as murder probe launched

  • A man has died after being attacked by what is believed to be XL Bully dog in Shiney Row, Sunderland.
  • A murder investigation has been launched.
  • Shortly before 6.55pm yesterday, we received a report that a dog had injured a man outside of an address on Maple Terrace in Shiney Row.
  • A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm.
  • We'll bring you more as we get it.
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