A 45-year-old man has been arrested following the death of a three-month-old baby girl who died from a dog bite in Redcar, Cleveland Police have confirmed.
The incident occurred at a property on Hardale Grove in the Dormanstown area on Thursday afternoon. Police were called at around 1.30pm to reports of concern for a child. A 31-year-old woman also suffered an arm injury and was treated at hospital.
Two dogs were destroyed during the incident. One was destroyed by armed officers on the street, while the other was recovered from the property and later destroyed. Both dogs were assessed by a specialist officer and deemed not to be a prohibited breed.
The arrested man was detained on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. He has been bailed pending further inquiries.
Chief Superintendent Rachel Stockdale said: 'Our thoughts continue to be with the child’s family following this tragic and distressing incident. I want to take this opportunity to request that their privacy is respected during this difficult time.'
Police are appealing for anyone with information, mobile phone footage, or doorbell and dash cam footage to come forward. A scene remains in place at the property as the investigation continues.
