Liverpool: Toddler killed following dog attack in St Helens

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The two-year-old was seriously injured by the dogs at the property in Egdon, Worcestershire. His family began to rush him to hospital before he was transferred to an ambulance.

The toddler remains in a critical condition at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.

West Mercia Police confirmed the dogs, which are not believed to be banned breeds, have been removed from the property.

Officers remain at the property as investigations continue.

Chief Inspector Fergus Green said “This is an incredibly sad incident and our thoughts are with the young child and his family.

“I’d like to offer reassurance that the dogs involved have now been secured and removed from the property in Egdon, and therefore pose no risk to the public.

“A police presence will remain in place at both Worcester Countryside Centre and the address in Egdon for some time.

“Investigations are ongoing in to the circumstances of the incident.

“We will provide further updates on the case as soon as we are able to.”

It comes after a 17-month-girl died last week following a dog attack at her home in the Blackbrook area of St Helens, Merseyside.

In a statement last Tuesday, Bella-Rae Birch’s family thanked the community for their support.

They said: “We would ask that we are now allowed some space and time to try and come to terms with the tragic loss of our much-loved Bella-Rae.

“She will be sadly missed but never forgotten.”

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