Jogger attacked by dogs faces long recovery in Brisbane

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 05:31 · Archive

A jogger was hospitalised after being mauled by two dogs in Brisbane, with police finding a man's body nearby.

Ajay Malik, 37, suffered life-threatening injuries when he was attacked by two dogs while jogging at Chermside near Brisbane about 6.15pm on Friday. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition and faces a lengthy recovery. A family friend said the attack was a 'frightening, life-changing experience' and that Mr Malik now faces recovery both physically and emotionally.

Police investigating the attack discovered a 48-year-old man's body in nearby bushland about noon on Sunday. The man often slept rough in the area. Police said a post mortem showed he died on Friday, the same day as the attack on Mr Malik.

Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham told reporters on Monday that police are unable to rule out any involvement of the two dogs in the man's death, given the body's state of decomposition. He said 'We simply don't know at this stage if they have contributed to his death or had some involvement post mortem'. Officers who responded to the attack initially tried to subdue the dogs but were forced to open fire.

How it is being reported

• 'Frightening': dog attack victim faces long recoveryA jogger faces a lengthy rehabilitation after being hospitalised following a dog attack that sparked a police probe that discovered a man's body nearby.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 05:13
• 'Frightening': dog attack victim faces long recoveryA jogger faces a lengthy rehabilitation after being hospitalised following a dog attack that sparked a police probe that discovered a man's body nearby.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 05:13

In this story: Ajay Malik · Brisbane · Chermside · Andrew Massingham

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