Cleveland Police have confirmed that a further two people have been arrested in connection with the tragic death of a three-month-old baby girl in Dormanstown, Redcar
Police have issued an update following the death of a three-month-old girl who died from a dog bite as neighbours reportedly heard a woman screaming “help the baby”.
Today (April 13), Cleveland Police have confirmed more arrests have been made in connection with the incident in Dormanstown, around 1.30pm last Thursday (April 9).
Police have continued to remain at the property on Hardale Grove, where the infant had sadly died, over the weekend. The youngster is believed to have died as a result of a dog bite.
A woman, aged 31, also suffered an injury to her arm as a result of the dog bite and received treatment at hospital.
Armed police destroyed one dog at the scene of the incident, with neighbours reporting hearing a gun shot. A second dog was later destroyed after being taken into custody of police.
On the day of the incident, a 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. Following questioning, he has since been released on conditional bail.
Now a woman, aged 31, has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect and person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control resulting in death.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control resulting in death. They have both been released on conditional bail.
Chief Superintendent Rachel Stockdale, Head of Local Policing at Cleveland Police, 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.”
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