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Three-week-old baby killed in attack by terrier in Sunderland Three-week-old baby killed in attack by terrier in Sunderland
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A three-week-old baby has died in Sunderland after he was bitten by a dog.A three-week-old baby has died in Sunderland after he was bitten by a dog.
The boy was taken to hospital on Saturday morning following an attack by a small terrier, but later died.The boy was taken to hospital on Saturday morning following an attack by a small terrier, but later died.
The police were called to a home in Falkland Road in the north of the city at 4.15am. A 30-year-old man has been arrested and the dog has been taken away from the property. Police were called to a home in Falkland Road in the north of the city at 4.15am. A 30-year-old man has been arrested and the dog has been taken away from the property.
A police spokesman said that the man was helping the police with their inquiries and the dog was likely to be put down.A police spokesman said that the man was helping the police with their inquiries and the dog was likely to be put down.
Superintendent Gillian Mitchell said: “This is obviously a very tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family of the baby at such a difficult time. Supt Gillian Mitchell said: “This is obviously a very tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family of the baby at such a difficult time.
“We are carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident and will have extra officers in the area to allow this to be done.“We are carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident and will have extra officers in the area to allow this to be done.
“Officers will also be on patrol to offer reassurance to the local community who may be concerned.”“Officers will also be on patrol to offer reassurance to the local community who may be concerned.”