Cleveland Police are appealing for information as a child is believed to have died as a result of a dog bite in Redcar, North Yorkshire
A child is believed to have died as a result of a dog bite in North Yorkshire.
Cleveland Police were called to Hardale Drive in Dormanstown, Redcar shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday. The force was called following reports over concerns for a child. Upon arriving at the property, officers found 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, Teesside Live reports.
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.”
Paramedics also attended the scene. A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to an incident at a private address in Redcar on Thursday, April 9 shortly before 1.30pm.
“We dispatched three ambulance crews, one clinical team leader and one duty officer to the incident. One patient was transported to hospital for further treatment.”
If you have information, please contact Cleveland Police on 101 or by visiting the website quoting reference number 066204. Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
