Seven-month-old baby mauled to death by family's pet dog
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA baby girl has been mauled to death by family's pet dog in Coventry, police have said. West Midlands Police rushed to the property where they found the seven-month-old with severe head injuries following the attack.
She was taken to hospital but did not survive, the Mirror reports. The dog, which was not classed as a dangerous breed, was humanely destroyed.
Detectives are now investigating the horrifying attack. The tragedy unfolded on Sunday afternoon when officers were called to a street in the Coundon area of the city.
No arrests have been made over the attack. READ MORE: Mum of missing Jay Slater fears he has been 'taken against his will’ as desperate search continues in Tenerife A police spokesperson said: "A baby has tragically died after being bitten by a pet dog at a home in Coventry.
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