A child has died from a suspected dog bite at a property in North Yorkshire.
Armed police raced to the scene in Hardale Drive in Dormanstown in Redcar, and killed a dog in the street. Officers seized another dog at the home.
Crime scene investigators were also called in, according to The Northern Echo.
Cleveland Police said officers were alerted following concerns for a child.
“Upon arriving at the property, the child had sadly died,” they said.
“The child is believed to have died as a result of a dog bite.”
Paramedics were also called. A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to an incident at a private address in Redcar on Thursday, April 9 shortly before 1.30pm.
“We dispatched three ambulance crews, one clinical team leader and one duty officer to the incident. One patient was transported to hospital for further treatment.”
District Commander for Redcar and Cleveland Emily Harrison said: “Understandably this is a distressing and tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the child’s family.
“There is a scene in place at the address while an investigation into the child’s death begins.
“I would encourage anyone who has concerns or information to please speak to an officer.”
Dog attacks are on the rise in the UK.
