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Baby dog attack: Six-month-old girl killed by dog despite efforts to fight it off | |
(about 21 hours later) | |
A six-month-old girl has died after being attacked by a dog in a house in Daventry. | A six-month-old girl has died after being attacked by a dog in a house in Daventry. |
A relative caring for the baby at the time of the attack also suffered bite wounds as she attempted to wrestle the animal off. | A relative caring for the baby at the time of the attack also suffered bite wounds as she attempted to wrestle the animal off. |
Northamptonshire police and paramedics were called at around 10.30 last night, but were unable to resuscitate the infant. | Northamptonshire police and paramedics were called at around 10.30 last night, but were unable to resuscitate the infant. |
The baby girl was taken to Northampton General Hospital where she was confirmed dead. | The baby girl was taken to Northampton General Hospital where she was confirmed dead. |
Detective Sergeant Gary Baker, who is leading the investigation, said: "This was a deeply distressing and tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family who have been left devastated by the events of last night.” | Detective Sergeant Gary Baker, who is leading the investigation, said: "This was a deeply distressing and tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family who have been left devastated by the events of last night.” |
The dog, whose breed has not been confirmed, was destroyed at the scene. | The dog, whose breed has not been confirmed, was destroyed at the scene. |
Experts will carry out tests next week to determine exactly what kind of dog it is. | Experts will carry out tests next week to determine exactly what kind of dog it is. |
Detective Sergeant Baker continued: "Incidents such as these are extremely rare in this country, but that will be of little comfort to the relatives of this tragically young victim. | Detective Sergeant Baker continued: "Incidents such as these are extremely rare in this country, but that will be of little comfort to the relatives of this tragically young victim. |
"The family have requested that they be left to grieve at this difficult time." | "The family have requested that they be left to grieve at this difficult time." |
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