Child killed in suspected dog attack was baby girl

Child killed in suspected dog attack was baby girl

Police confirmed the tragic death of a three-month-old infant in what is believed to be a dog attack in Redcar.

Armed officers were dispatched to an address on Hardale Grove, Dormanstown, shortly after 13:30 BST on Thursday following reports of a child in danger.

Cleveland Police stated that they had destroyed two dogs—one on the street and another at the property—during their response to the incident.

A 45-year-old man was taken into custody on suspicion of allowing a dog to behave dangerously, leading to fatal injuries.

The suspect has been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.

Authorities indicated the infant’s death was likely caused by a dog bite.

A 31-year-old woman sustained an arm injury from a dog bite and was hospitalized for treatment.

Both dogs were examined by a specialist and were not identified as belonging to a restricted breed.

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