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Baby in Blackburn, Lancashire, killed by pet dog | Baby in Blackburn, Lancashire, killed by pet dog |
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An 11-month-old baby girl has died after she was mauled by a pet dog in Lancashire, police said. | An 11-month-old baby girl has died after she was mauled by a pet dog in Lancashire, police said. |
The baby was taken to hospital from Emily Street, Blackburn, at 23:00 GMT on Monday where she died. | The baby was taken to hospital from Emily Street, Blackburn, at 23:00 GMT on Monday where she died. |
Police were called after the ambulance service reported a baby girl had been attacked by a dog. | |
A 26-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of child neglect and are in police custody. | |
The baby was not at her home address when she was attacked. | The baby was not at her home address when she was attacked. |
Police have seized the animal. They said tests will be carried out to establish the breed of the dog. | Police have seized the animal. They said tests will be carried out to establish the breed of the dog. |
Det Supt Simon Giles said: "This is a tragic incident and specially trained officers are offering support to the wider family and a full investigation is under way." | Det Supt Simon Giles said: "This is a tragic incident and specially trained officers are offering support to the wider family and a full investigation is under way." |
No one else was injured during the attack, police said. | No one else was injured during the attack, police said. |
Officers remain at the scene. | Officers remain at the scene. |
Police would not confirm the baby's relationship to the two people who have been arrested. | Police would not confirm the baby's relationship to the two people who have been arrested. |