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A child has died from a dog bite in Hardale Grove, Redcar, prompting an inquiry by Emily Harrison, District Commander for Redcar and Cleveland.
Emily Harrison, District Commander for Redcar and Cleveland, confirmed that an inquiry has been launched into the fatal dog attack that resulted in a child’s death.
An investigation into the child’s death is underway, led by Emily Harrison, District Commander for Redcar and Cleveland.
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A child has been killed in a dog attack at a home in North Yorkshire. Armed police were called to Hardale Grove, Redcar, shortly after 1.30pm yesterday regarding concerns for a child.
On arrival, officers confirmed the child was already deceased, believed to be the result of a dog bite. Emily Harrison, District Commander for Redcar and Cleveland, stated that an inquiry has been launched into the incident.
Local residents reported being asked to remain indoors as one dog from the property was shot by police. Another dog was subsequently recovered by officers. Harrison added, ‘Understandably this is a distressing and tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the child’s family,’ encouraging anyone with information to speak to an officer.
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Child dies after being bitten by dog in North Yorkshire | News UK
A child has been killed in a dog attack at a home in North Yorkshire.
Armed police were called to the address in Hardale Grove, Redcar, shortly after 1.30pm yesterday over reports of concern for a child.
The youngster was already dead by the time they arrived, police said, adding it was believed to have been the result of a dog bite.
Neighbours said they were asked to stay indoors while one dog from the property was shot by police outside. Another was recovered by officers.
Emily Harrison, District Commander for Redcar and Cleveland, said an inquiry has been launched into the child’s death.
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She 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.’
A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: ‘Shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday, April 9, police were called to Hardale Grove following concerns for a child.
‘Upon arriving at the property, the child had sadly died.
‘The child is believed to have died as a result of a dog bite.
‘Armed officers attended and one dog was destroyed on the street while another dog at the property has been recovered by police.’