Dog breed linked to death of boy, two, confirmed by police after tragic youngster mauled by pack dubbed ‘the beasts’
THE dogs responsible for the death of a two-year-old boy at a country cottage were rottweilers, police have confirmed.
Cops were scrambled to the house in Egdon, Worcestershire, on Monday after the child suffered serious injuries.
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He was rushed to Worcestershire Royal Hospital before being transferred to Birmingham Children's Hospital where he sadly died on Wednesday.
Three Rottweiler dogs were removed from the property following the attack, West Mercia Police said in a statement.
The animals, dubbed "The Beasts" by owners, are being looked after and securely housed.
Police haven't confirmed how many dogs were involved in the shocking incident which took place in a sleepy village five miles southeast of Worcester.
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The boy is yet to be named, and West Mercia Police said that his family will not be releasing a statement or tribute.
They also asked for privacy "at this extremely difficult time".
Superintendent Rebecca Love of West Mercia Police said this afternoon that the boy had gone into cardiac arrest at the scene.
"We have been informed this morning that the young boy who was injured in an incident on Monday in Egdon, Worcestershire has sadly passed away," she said.
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"Officers responded to a report of a two-year-old child in cardiac arrest at approximately 11.20am on Monday, March 28.
"It was quickly established the child had suffered injuries as a result of being bitten by a dog at the address in Worcestershire.
"The child was transferred from Worcestershire Royal Hospital to Birmingham Children's Hospital, and despite medical treatment, he has died as a result of his injuries.
"This is a truly tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time.
"Three dogs have been removed from the property and are currently being housed securely.
"I am unable to confirm the breed of the dogs at this time, but we do not believe they are banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
"An investigation continues, and I would ask for your respect for the family's privacy at this very distressing time."
After the toddler was attacked, locals said the dogs can sometimes be heard barking at the address.
One resident, who walks his own dog nearby, said: "Everyone keeps themselves pretty private around here and no one asks many questions.
We call the dogs 'The Beasts'... my wife refuses to walk our dogs anywhere near them
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"I think people are a bit intimidated by those dogs.
"We call them 'The Beasts' because they are always making such a racket.
"My wife refuses to walk our dog anywhere near there in case they get out.
"Everyone is so sad for the little lad who died. It's an absolute tragedy."
Another said: "It's all secluded so you don't really see anyone. Everyone is kind of hidden away.
"I've seen the owners of that cottage before. They have Rottweilers.
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"You can hear them barking from the fields."
It comes after a spate of horrific dog attacks across the UK during March.
A 17-month-old tot was killed in St Helens, Merseyside, by an "out-of-control" bull-terrier last Monday.
Emergency services rushed the toddler, 17-month-old Bella-Rae Birch, to hospital following the attack.
Despite the efforts of medics, she couldn't be saved.
Her family are said to be "devastated" by her death and had only purchased the dog a week ago.
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Another tot was mauled to death earlier this month at Ostler's Plantation in Lincs.
Three-month-old Kyra Leanne King was killed during a night-time outing with her parents and their pet huskies in the woods.
A 40-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog that+ was out of control.
They have since been released under investigation.
And three people have been arrested after an eight-year-old boy was left with his "face hanging off" following an attack by an American bully XL at a home in Cannock, Staffordshire.
Leo Dawes endured six-and-a-half hours of surgery, while his younger sister Carys, six, suffered a serious injury to her arm.
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The children's mum Hayley Kimberley was also bitten.
The dog has not yet been traced.