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Shiney Row XL bully owner jailed for man's attack death

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Ian Langley , 54 , was mauled in Shiney Row , near Sunderland , on 3 October 2023 .

Christopher Bell , 45 , admitted being the owner of a dog which caused injury leading to death while dangerously out of control in a public place.

Bell 's dog, an 18-month-old American XL bully called Titan , was shot dead by police at the scene of the attack.

Mr Langley died in hospital from "catastrophic" neck injuries after being chased by Bell 's dogs.

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