A 45-year-old man has been arrested after a three-month-old girl died as a result of a dog bite in Teesside.
Officers were called to an address on Hardale Grove in Dormanstown, Redcar, shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday, Cleveland Police said.
Armed officers attended and one dog was destroyed on the street.
Another dog located at the property was recovered by police and has since been destroyed.
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Both dogs were assessed by a specialist officer, and they have been deemed not to be a prohibited type of dog.
An investigation into the girl’s death is ongoing and at this stage officers are treating it as a result of a dog bite.
A woman, aged 31, suffered an injury to her arm as a result of the dog bite and received treatment at hospital.
The 45-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death has been released on bail.
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Officers were called to Hardale Grove in Dormanstown, Redcar
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Head of Local Policing at Cleveland Police Chief Superintendent Rachel Stockdale said: "Our thoughts continue to be with the child’s family following this tragic and distressing incident.
"I want to take this opportunity to request that their privacy is respected during this difficult time.
"There will continue to be a scene in place at the property alongside a visible policing presence as the investigation is ongoing.
"I encourage anyone who has concerns to please speak to an officer. We are also appealing to anyone with information, mobile or doorbell and dash cam footage to get in touch."
Anyone with information can quote Cleveland Police, quoting reference number 066204.