Child dies after dog bite at property in Yorkshire, police say

Armed officers attended and one dog was destroyed on the street.

Officers were called to an address on Hardale Grove in Dormanstown, Redcar, North Yorkshire, shortly after 1:30pm on Thursday, Cleveland Police said.

The force said that upon arriving at the property, the child had died.

Another dog at the property has been recovered by police, the force said.

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.”