Two-year-old dies after dog attack in Worcestershire on Monday

A two-year-old boy has died after being bitten by a dog on Monday in Worcestershire, West Mercia Police have confirmed.

The attack happened at an address in Egdon, Worcestershire, on Monday and the boy was treated at Birmingham Children’s Hospital but died from his injuries.

Three dogs were seized and, though police did not confirm the breed, the force said they are not believed to be banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Superintendent Rebecca Love said: "We have been informed this morning that the young boy who was injured in an incident on Monday in Egdon, Worcestershire has sadly passed away.

"Officers responded to a report of a two-year-old child in cardiac arrest at approximately 11.20am on Monday 28 March."

She adds: "It was quickly established the child had suffered injuries as a result of being bitten by a dog at the address in Worcestershire."

Police confirmed earlier this week the toddler's family began to transport him to hospital themselves, but stopped at Worcester Countryside Centre en-route on the advice of the ambulance service.

Superintendent Love said: "The child was transferred from Worcestershire Royal Hospital to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and despite medical treatment, he has died as a result of his injuries.

"This is a truly tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time.

"Three dogs have been removed from the property and are currently being housed securely.

"I am unable to confirm the breed of the dogs at this time, but we do not believe they are banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

"An investigation continues, and I would ask for your respect for the family’s privacy at this very distressing time."