A tribute to a man who was hit by a dog that “got dangerously out of control” in Lee

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A ‘lovable and sensitive’ man has been honored after he was mauled to death by a ‘dangerously out of control dog’.

Jonathan Hogg, 37, died in hospital following the accident on Westley Lane in Lee, Greater Manchester, at around 9pm on Thursday 18th May.

Mr Hogg’s family said in a statement released by the police: “Jonathan was a lovely, sensitive and kind person who will never know the extent of the love and appreciation of everyone who knew him.

“We have been inundated with messages of support and are asking for privacy at this time to come to terms with our loss.”

previously. Greater Manchester Police confirmed a man had sustained serious injuries “believed to have been caused by a dog that was seriously out of control”.

He was taken to hospital, but died in the early hours of Friday morning.

The man died in hospital after the attack in Lee. Credit: MEN Media

Armed police attempted to control the animal, using “every tactic of subjugation available”, but because of the “great danger the dog posed to members of the public”, it was humanely destroyed.

Police have not released details about the dog’s breed.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being responsible for a dangerously out of control dog causing injury leading to death. Still in custody.

Detective Director Simon Hirst from the GMP Wigan region said: “Firstly, I would like to offer my condolences to the loved ones of the victims of this attack.

“Our officers and partners are currently supporting the victim’s loved ones at this very difficult time.”

He continued: “We realize that this incident will genuinely cause concern within the local area and we would like to reassure the public that we have explored all possible avenues to protect the local community and the animal involved.

“We urge members of the public to kindly advise if they have any information in connection with this incident, any information you may have could be of great assistance in our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101.

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