Seven-month-old baby girl dies after being mauled to death by family dog at Coventry home
A seven-month-old baby girl has sadly died after being mauled to death by the family dog at her Coventry home.
She was rushed to hospital on Sunday afternoon but tragically passed away after suffering serious head injuries.
The dog – which is not classed as a dangerous breed – was destroyed, according to The Sun.
West Midlands Police said: ‘A baby has tragically died after being bitten by a pet dog at a home in Coventry.
A seven-month-old baby girl has sadly died after being mauled to death by the family dog at her Coventry home in the West Midlands
‘We were called to a property at Shorncliffe Road shortly after 3pm on Sunday. Together with our ambulance colleagues we arrived within minutes.
‘A seven-month-old baby girl had received serious injuries to her head after being bitten by the family's dog inside the home.
‘She received treatment at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital for further treatment. Tragically, she died a short time later.
‘Our thoughts remain with her family at this devastating time.'
The spokesperson said police are in the early stages of their investigation and enquiries are continuing.
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