A baby girl has been mauled to death by family's pet dog in Coventry, police have said. West Midlands Police rushed to the property where they found the seven-month-old with severe head injuries following the attack.
She was taken to hospital but did not survive, the Mirror reports. The dog, which was not classed as a dangerous breed, was humanely destroyed.
Detectives are now investigating the horrifying attack. The tragedy unfolded on Sunday afternoon when officers were called to a street in the Coundon area of the city.
No arrests have been made over the attack. READ MORE: Mum of missing Jay Slater fears he has been 'taken against his will’ as desperate search continues in Tenerife A police spokesperson said: "A baby has tragically died after being bitten by a pet dog at a home in Coventry.
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