A BABY girl was mauled to death by her family’s pet dog while at home.
The seven-month-old was rushed to hospital following the horror on Sunday afternoon in Coventry, West Midlands.
The baby was taken to hospital from the home in Coventry
Tragically she couldn’t be saved and was declared dead after suffering serious head injuries.
The pet dog, which is not classed as a dangerous breed, was removed from the home on Sunday and humanely destroyed.
West Midlands Police said: “A baby has tragically died after being bitten by a pet dog at a home in Coventry.
“We were called to a property at Shorncliffe Road shortly after 3pm on Sunday. Together with our ambulance colleagues we arrived within minutes.
“A seven-month-old baby girl had received serious injuries to her head after being bitten by the family’s dog inside the home.
“She received treatment at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital for further treatment. Tragically, she died a short time later.
“Our thoughts remain with her family at this devastating time.
“We are in the early stages of our investigation and our enquiries are continuing.”
Anyone with any information can call police on 101 quoting log 2407 of 16 June.
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