The Latest Breaking News from St Helens

American Bully XL that mauled toddler to death was not banned breed, police confirm

Bella-Rae Birch, aged just 17 months died after the incident at her home in St Helens at around 3.50pm on Monday, March 21

Wales Online · Mar 24, 2022

Dog which attacked toddler was not a banned breed, police say

Bella-Rae Birch died after being attacked by the family pet in her home in St Helens on Monday.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Former dog owners quizzed by police after family's new pet mauls toddler to death

Little Bella-Rae died of her injuries when she was attacked by the family's new pet dog only a week after they had bought the animal to their home in St Helens, Merseyside

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2022

Family mourn ‘much-loved’ toddler Bella-Rae after fatal dog attack

The 17-month-old died from her injuries after the incident in St Helens.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

Mum's hysterical screams as pet dog only bought a week ago savaged toddler to death

Neighbour Jordan, who lives on a nearby road to the road from the family, said Bella-Rae Birch's mum was 'devastated' after the 17-month-old was attacked in her home in St Helens, Merseyside

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022

'I heard them screaming for help': Neighbour tells of moment she tried to save baby mauled by new pet dog

Jordan rushed to the scene and "gave CPR to the baby" after she was mauled by a dog

Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2022

Toddler who died in St Helens dog attack named as Bella-Rae Birch

Family in Blackbrook say 17-month-old girl will be sadly missed and thank community for support

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022

Bella-Rae Birch: Toddler who died after St Helens dog attack named by police

Neighbours described her as 'a beautiful little girl'

Wales Online · Mar 22, 2022

Baby girl mauled to death by dog in St Helens named as Bella-Rae Birch

Police released the little girl's name in a statement on Tuesday morning

Liverpool Echo · Mar 22, 2022

St Helens dog attack: First picture of baby killed by new pet as neighbour gave CPR

Bella-Rae Birch was 17-months-old when she was attacked in her home in Blackbrook, St Helens, Merseyside yesterday before a hero neighbour and aspiring paramedic battled in vain to save her

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022