Armed police kill one dog and seize another after girl dies in Teeside property

10 Apr 2026 • 6:15 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A child has tragically died from a suspected dog bite at a property in Dormanstown, Redcar, North Yorkshire.
  • Armed police attended the scene, where they killed one dog in the street and seized another from the home.
  • Cleveland Police confirmed that officers were alerted to concerns for a child and, upon arrival, found the child had sadly died.
  • The North East Ambulance Service dispatched multiple crews and transported one patient to hospital following the incident on Thursday, April 9.
  • An investigation into the child's death is currently underway, with authorities appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

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