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A 22-year-old man left in a coma after his genitals were "ripped off and eaten" by a bulldog had apparently smeared his crotch in peanut butter.

The man, who has not been named, was found lying unconscious inside a flat by emergency crews in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland.

Neighbours reported hearing the Old English bulldog, named Biggie Smalls after the late rapper, barking at around 4am and again at 8am October 7.

Police were called at about 2.30pm, where they found a blood-spattered scene.

Rumours swirled around the town that the injured man had been held down during the attack, however it is now believed he was alone with Biggie at the time, although others were present

A police source told The Times the man had “applied peanut butter, or another food spread, to his crotch area” in the moments before he was savaged by the.

The victim was rushed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, but his genitals could not be reattached, after the mauling by the dog, called Biggie Smalls.

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He is now recovering in the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh where he has been helping police with their inquiries.

Biggie Smalls, who was covered in blood and restrained, was taken to kennels and later put to sleep.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "The owner of the dog which is believed to have been involved has voluntarily signed documentation consenting to the destruction of the animal.

"This has now taken place after protracted dialogue between the Crown Office, Scottish SPCA and the East Lothian Council Dog Warden."

A friend of the owner described Biggie as an “absolute angel”.

The pal told the Daily Record: “Biggie is such a nice dog. He isn’t aggressive or anything, and he’s quite small. He’s fine with other dogs.

“The dog is an absolute angel. I was happy to be around him. He gets a bit freaked out by noise but he loves having his belly rubbed.”

Old English Bulldogs are known for the power in their jaws and are descended from breeds used for bull-baiting.