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Child dies in dog attack, police say

Pamela BilalovaNorth East and Cumbria
Claudia Robinson/BBC A street sign on a low brick wall which reads 'Hardale Grove'. Behind the wall there is a small patch of grass which is mostly in shade with the corner of a football goal in the corner. Behind the front garden, a line of cars are parked on the other side of the road. There is a police van in the distance.Claudia Robinson/BBC
Armed officers arrived at an address on Hardale Grove on Thursday afternoon

A child has died in a suspected dog attack, police have said.

Armed officers were sent to an address on Hardale Grove, in Dormanstown, Redcar, shortly after 13:30 BST on Thursday over reports of concern for a child.

When they arrived, the child had died and Cleveland Police said it was believed to have been the result of a dog bite.

The force said one dog had been destroyed on the street and another at the house had been seized.

The BBC has asked police how old the child was and what breed the dogs were.

The North East Ambulance Service sent three crews and said one person was taken to hospital for further treatment.

Claudia Robinson/BBC A white police van with yellow and blue squares on the side of the van. 'Police' is written across the front and the side in blue writing. It is half parked on the curb and there is a man sat inside the car.Claudia Robinson/BBC
Officers remain at Hardale Grove investigating the child's death

District commander for Redcar and Cleveland Emily Harrison said officers remained at the address and an investigation was taking place.

"Understandably this is a distressing and tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the child's family," Harrison said.

"I would encourage anyone who has concerns or information to please speak to an officer."

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