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A 17-month-old girl has died after she was attacked by a dog at her home in St Helens, police have said.
Merseyside Police said they were called to the property on Bidston Avenue, in the Blackbrook area of St Helens at 3.50pm on Monday.
The child was taken to hospital but later died of her injuries.
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Detective inspector Lisa Milligan said the dog had only been with the family a week. It has now been put down.
“This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the child’s family at this devastating time.
Police confirmed the animal will be examined to determine its breed and whether or not is a legal breed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.