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Eight pit bull terriers have been seized by Merseyside Police during raids in St Helens and Widnes. Eight pit bull terriers have been seized during police raids in St Helens and Widnes.
The two raids follow the death of Ellie Lawrenson, five, who was mauled by a type of pit bull terrier at her grandmother's home on Monday. The raids followed the death of Ellie Lawrenson, five, who was mauled by a type of pit bull terrier at her grandmother's home on Monday.
Six of the dogs were taken from St Helens, the town where Ellie died. Police suspect they were being trained to take part in dog fighting.Six of the dogs were taken from St Helens, the town where Ellie died. Police suspect they were being trained to take part in dog fighting.
A 23-year-old man has been questioned in connection with Ellie's death.A 23-year-old man has been questioned in connection with Ellie's death.
The man went voluntarily to a police station on Wednesday evening on "matters arising" from the attack that killed Ellie, Merseyside Police confirmed.The man went voluntarily to a police station on Wednesday evening on "matters arising" from the attack that killed Ellie, Merseyside Police confirmed.
Inspector Ian Whitfield said the man was not arrested.Inspector Ian Whitfield said the man was not arrested.
Previous complaintsPrevious complaints
Post-mortem tests showed the dog that killed Ellie was among the breeds prohibited by the Dangerous Dogs Act.Post-mortem tests showed the dog that killed Ellie was among the breeds prohibited by the Dangerous Dogs Act.
Pit bulls are one of four breeds banned under the legislation.Pit bulls are one of four breeds banned under the legislation.
Anyone convicted of owning a prohibited dog can face a £5,000 fine or six months in prison under the 1991 Act.Anyone convicted of owning a prohibited dog can face a £5,000 fine or six months in prison under the 1991 Act.
Ellie suffered head and neck injuriesEllie suffered head and neck injuries
Two previous complaints had been made about the pet, which belonged to Ellie's uncle.Two previous complaints had been made about the pet, which belonged to Ellie's uncle.
Ellie was staying with her grandmother, Jackie Simpson, while her mother and father went out to celebrate the New Year.Ellie was staying with her grandmother, Jackie Simpson, while her mother and father went out to celebrate the New Year.
Ms Simpson, 46, suffered arm injuries while trying to get the dog off Ellie. She has undergone surgery at Whiston Hospital.Ms Simpson, 46, suffered arm injuries while trying to get the dog off Ellie. She has undergone surgery at Whiston Hospital.
Police have yet to speak to her about what happened.Police have yet to speak to her about what happened.
The dog was shot dead by a police marksman following the attack.The dog was shot dead by a police marksman following the attack.
Floral tributes were laid by members of Ellie's family on Tuesday at the house in which she died.Floral tributes were laid by members of Ellie's family on Tuesday at the house in which she died.