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Child Dies in Suspected Dog Bite Incident
10 Apr
Summary
- A child tragically died in Dormanstown due to a suspected dog bite.
- Police were called to the scene following concerns for the child.
- Two dogs were involved; one was destroyed, the other recovered.
A child has tragically died in Dormanstown, North Yorkshire, following a suspected dog bite incident on Thursday, April 9th. Cleveland Police were alerted to concerns for a child at a property on Hardale Drive shortly before 1:30 PM.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the child had sadly passed away. The incident is believed to be a result of a dog bite. Authorities confirmed that two dogs were present at the property. One dog was destroyed by armed officers at the scene, while the other has been recovered by the police.
District Commander Emily Harrison described the event as distressing and tragic, extending condolences to the child's family. A scene remains in place as an investigation into the death begins. Police are urging anyone with information to contact them directly.
Emergency services, including paramedics from the North East Ambulance Service, also attended the incident. A spokesperson confirmed their response to a private address and that one patient was taken to the hospital for further treatment.
