Four-year-old girl died due to electrocution Dog in milton keynesPolice believe.
Police and paramedics arrived at a house in the Netherfield area of the city on Tuesday after they were told a child had been attacked by a dog in the back garden of the property.
But it was soon confirmed that the child had died on the spot. thames valley police Told.
According to the force, while the dog has been put down, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
Superintendent Matt Bullivant said: “This is an absolutely tragic incident in which we believe a child has died after being attacked by a dog.”
“Clearly, we are in the very early stages of an investigation, and it would be incorrect and unhelpful to speculate about the exact circumstances of this incident at this point.
“However, in order to ensure public safety, the decision was made that evening to destroy the dog involved, and this has been done humanely.
“I understand the impact this will have on the community and wider public, and people can expect to see a large police presence in the area this evening and afterwards while our investigation continues.
“I would like to reassure people that at this time there is no reason to believe there is any danger to the wider public.”
The young girl’s family is being supported by specialist officers, and police were still at the property on Tuesday night at the time of a statement released by Thames Valley Police, four hours after emergency services were first alerted.
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