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The mother of a four-year-old boy who was mauled to death by a dog has left a tribute to her "beautiful boy" at the scene in Liverpool.The mother of a four-year-old boy who was mauled to death by a dog has left a tribute to her "beautiful boy" at the scene in Liverpool.
John Paul Massey died as a result of head and neck injuries sustained in the atttack at his grandmother's home in Wavertree, post-mortem tests revealed. John Paul Massey died as a result of head and neck injuries sustained in the attack at his grandmother's home in Wavertree, post-mortem tests revealed.
Police hope to establish later whether the dog was a banned breed.Police hope to establish later whether the dog was a banned breed.
On Tuesday, John Paul's mother, Angela, left a floral tribute saying she would love him "forever and a day".On Tuesday, John Paul's mother, Angela, left a floral tribute saying she would love him "forever and a day".
Her message, taped to a bunch of red roses, was among a number of the tributes left to the youngster outside the property on Ash Grove.Her message, taped to a bunch of red roses, was among a number of the tributes left to the youngster outside the property on Ash Grove.
It read: "My beautiful, beautiful boy, an angel who will never be forgotten," she wrote.It read: "My beautiful, beautiful boy, an angel who will never be forgotten," she wrote.
"I just can't believe this has happened to my baby, my beautiful little boy."I just can't believe this has happened to my baby, my beautiful little boy.
"I will love you forever and a day. I miss you, baby. Lotsa love, Mummy xxx.""I will love you forever and a day. I miss you, baby. Lotsa love, Mummy xxx."
No words can express the hurt and loss we feel Family floral tributeNo words can express the hurt and loss we feel Family floral tribute
Tributes were also left from other members of John Paul's family, including his Nanny, aunty and uncles.Tributes were also left from other members of John Paul's family, including his Nanny, aunty and uncles.
Added to the growing pile of floral tributes was a large bouquet written to "the best nephew in the world", from Ian, Neil and Christian.Added to the growing pile of floral tributes was a large bouquet written to "the best nephew in the world", from Ian, Neil and Christian.
The message continued: "No words can express the hurt and loss we feel. Goodnight and God bless."The message continued: "No words can express the hurt and loss we feel. Goodnight and God bless."
The animal also savaged the child's grandmother, Helen Foulkes, as she tried to protect the boy she was babysitting.The animal also savaged the child's grandmother, Helen Foulkes, as she tried to protect the boy she was babysitting.
The tribute was left outside the scene of the attack in WavertreeThe tribute was left outside the scene of the attack in Wavertree
The 63-year-old suffered dog bites to her legs and body, but has since been discharged from hospital.The 63-year-old suffered dog bites to her legs and body, but has since been discharged from hospital.
A post-mortem examination of the dog, which was shot dead by armed police, was being carried out on TuesdayA post-mortem examination of the dog, which was shot dead by armed police, was being carried out on Tuesday
A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police said: "The process of identification of whether a dog is an illegal type under the Dangerous Dogs Act is a complex process that takes time.A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police said: "The process of identification of whether a dog is an illegal type under the Dangerous Dogs Act is a complex process that takes time.
"We hope this will give us the information to ascertain the type of dog involved in the attack.""We hope this will give us the information to ascertain the type of dog involved in the attack."
If the dog is a banned breed, its owner could face prosecution under the act.If the dog is a banned breed, its owner could face prosecution under the act.
The force also confirmed that it had referred a previous complaint about dog breeding at the house to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).The force also confirmed that it had referred a previous complaint about dog breeding at the house to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
The force has admitted a complaint was made by a city housing officer in February about dog breeding at the home.The force has admitted a complaint was made by a city housing officer in February about dog breeding at the home.
But a police call centre operator told the caller it was "not a police matter" and the complaint was never followed up.But a police call centre operator told the caller it was "not a police matter" and the complaint was never followed up.