Heartbroken family pay tribute to baby girl Bella-Rae who died after being mauled by dog

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The family of 17-month-old Bella-Rae Birch who died after being mauled by a dog in Merseyside has said she will 'never be forgotten'.

The tot tragically died of her injuries after being attacked by the dog in her own home on Bidston Avenue in Blackbrook, St Helens yesterday (Monday).

The family had only bought the dog a week before. It was handed over to officers and put down after the shocking incident. Investigations are now ongoing to determine its breed as police try to find its previous owners. READ MORE:Baby girl who died after being mauled by dog named as Bella-Rae Birch Two pictures of Bella-Rae have now been released through Merseyside Police.

Her family has also issued a statement. The statement read: "As a family we would like to thank the community for their support.