Little girl dies after being bitten by family dog ​​at Coventry home

A seven-month-old girl was killed by her family’s dog at her home in Coventry.

She was rushed to hospital on Sunday afternoon but died after suffering serious head injuries.

The animal, which police say was not classified as a dangerous breed, was humanely destroyed.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “A child has tragically died after being bitten by a pet dog at a home in Coventry.

“We were called to a property on Shorncliffe Road shortly after 3pm on Sunday. Together with our colleagues from the ambulance we arrived in a few minutes.

“A seven-month-old girl suffered serious head injuries after being bitten by the family dog ​​inside the house.

“She was treated at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital for further treatment. Tragically, she died a short time later. Our thoughts remain with her family at this devastating time.”

Anyone with any information can call police on 101 quoting log 2407 of June 16.