17-month-old girl dies after being attacked by dog in home
17-month-old girl dies after being attacked by dog in home

A 17-month-old girl has died in hospital after being attacked by a dog in her home in St Helens, Merseyside.

Merseyside Police said the family had bought the dog a week ago, and confirmed tests would be carried out on the animal to see if it was an illegal breed, as well as trying to identify its previous owners.

Report by Alibhaiz.

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