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A dog was shot dead by police officers after a man was found with serious injuries at a house yesterday, where he later died.
Derbyshire Police were called to an address in Cameron Road, Derby, where firearms officers shot and killed a dog that was presenting a risk to them and the public.
A man has also been arrested in connection with the incident, the force said.
Officers remain at the property and a scene is in place.
A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said in a statement yesterday: "Officers were called to reports that a man had been seriously injured at a house in Cameron Road, Derby, this morning (22 April).
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Police remain at the scene of the incident (DerbyshireLive/BPM)"A dog at the address that was presenting a risk to officers and the public was shot and killed by firearms officers. A man has also been arrested in connection with the incident.
"Officers remain at the property and a scene is in place.
"The following roads are closed at this time:
Police found a man with serious injuries (DerbyshireLive/BPM)"Cameron Road – from the junction with St Thomas Road and close to the junction with Duncan Road.
"Brunswick Street – from the junction of Havelock Road and Sutherland Road.
"There is no ongoing risk to the public and officers will remain in the area as the investigation into the incident continues."
They later added: "We are now able to confirm that the man injured during the incident in Cameron Road, Derby, died at the scene. His family have been made aware and our thoughts are with them at this time.
"The man arrested in connection with the incident remains in police custody and a scene remains in place at a house in Cameron Road. There will be an increased police presence in the area as enquiries continue and officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have information.
"Anyone who can help with the enquiries is asked to contact the force with reference 215-220423."