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| Colchester dog attack: Baby killed and child seriously injured | |
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| A baby boy has died and another child is seriously injured after a dog attack in Colchester, Essex. | A baby boy has died and another child is seriously injured after a dog attack in Colchester, Essex. |
| The dog attacked three people including the two young children, the surviving child was left with "life-changing injuries", Essex Police said. | The dog attacked three people including the two young children, the surviving child was left with "life-changing injuries", Essex Police said. |
| Officers were called to the junction of Tara Close and Harwich Road at 15:10 BST on Thursday following reports someone had been bitten by a dog. | Officers were called to the junction of Tara Close and Harwich Road at 15:10 BST on Thursday following reports someone had been bitten by a dog. |
| Police said the animal involved had been "recovered". | Police said the animal involved had been "recovered". |
| A woman was also taken to hospital with minor injuries after being bitten. | A woman was also taken to hospital with minor injuries after being bitten. |
| More on this and other news from Essex | More on this and other news from Essex |
| Ch Insp Elliot Judge said: "This is a tragic incident that Essex Police is investigating. Specially trained officers are providing support to the family at this difficult time." | Ch Insp Elliot Judge said: "This is a tragic incident that Essex Police is investigating. Specially trained officers are providing support to the family at this difficult time." |
| Speaking after the incident on Thursday afternoon, one neighbour, who wanted to be known only as Rachel, said: "It's quite scary especially when it's on your doorstep. | Speaking after the incident on Thursday afternoon, one neighbour, who wanted to be known only as Rachel, said: "It's quite scary especially when it's on your doorstep. |
| "I feel really sorry and my heart goes out to the people involved in it." | "I feel really sorry and my heart goes out to the people involved in it." |
| The scene remains cordoned off. | The scene remains cordoned off. |