Kyra King was mauled by a husky in a Lincolnshire beauty spot (Picture: SWNS)

The parents of a baby girl who died after being mauled by a dog have been charged over her death.

Three-month-old Kyra Leanne King was fatally injured by a husky at Ostler’s Plantation near Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, just after 11pm on March 6. 

Karen Alcock, 41, and Vince King, 54, of Castledyke Bank, New York, Lincoln, have been charged with being in charge of a dog which was out of control causing injury resulting in death.

The couple is due before Boston Magistrates’ Court at 11am on November 9.

Police were called to the woodland at 11:13pm. Despite efforts by emergency efforts, Kyra died having suffered injuries to her neck and head.

The parents were arrested at the scene.

The dog has been kept in secure kennels since the incident and police will seek an order to euthanise them.

Lead investigator DC Craig Davey, said: This has been a profoundly sad investigation for everyone involved in understanding the circumstances around baby Kyra’s death.

‘We have kept an open mind throughout this investigation, which has been lengthy and thorough and involved specialist forensic experts and officer, from our Protecting Vulnerable People unit.

‘We have now brought charges against two people, and will continue to work with the CPS as the case makes its way through the justice system.’

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Three-month-old Kyra Leanne King was fatally injured by a husky.