Man killed in suspected dog attack may have been intruder, police say

Police are investigating the death of a 23-year-old man found with severe injuries, believed to be from a dog attack, at a rural property in Sydney's south-west. The man was discovered at the property on Badgally Road at Eschol Park near Campbelltown around midnight on Wednesday.

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It's a terrible set of circumstances.

Authorities are exploring the possibility that the man, who was not a resident of the property, may have been an intruder. "We need to understand why that male was at the location," stated NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon, emphasizing that this is a "very key line of inquiry."

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He certainly doesn't appear to be a resident of that location.

Officers and Campbelltown City Council personnel attended the scene on Friday. Several dogs were removed from the property and taken to a council animal care facility. A council spokesperson confirmed they are assisting police with the investigation, including determining the registration and ownership status of the dogs.

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A very key line of inquiry would be whether the dead man was an intruder.

The property, known as Saturn's Rings, features unique circular buildings designed by Polish immigrant Stefan Dzwonnik in the late 1970s and 80s. It remains unclear if anyone was residing at the property at the time of the incident. A crime scene has been established, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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Council is supporting police inquiries and will continue to assist as required, in accordance with its legislative responsibilities, including determining the registration and ownership status of the dogs.