The young girl killed in a dog attack was mauled by her family's own pet, police have revealed today. While the victim has not been officially identified, she has been named in reports as four-year-old Alice Stones.
Thames Valley Police said paramedics called officers to a property in Broadlands, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, around 5pm on Tuesday, January 31, reports the Mirror. Cops confirmed the animal was put down by officers at the scene.
Superintendent Marc Tarbit said on Wednesday: “The child’s family are being supported by specially-trained officers and we’d ask that their privacy is respected.