Crime10 April, 20261 min read
Man Arrested After Three-Month-Old Baby Killed By Dog Attack In Redcar
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Three-month-old baby girl died in Redcar's Dormanstown after a dog attack. A 45-year-old man arrested on suspicion of controlling a dog.
Fatal Dog Attack
A three-month-old baby girl died in a suspected dog attack at a home in Dormanstown, Redcar. Cleveland Police arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. Armed officers destroyed one dog found on the street and a second dog recovered at the property was also put down.
The baby is believed to have died as a result of a dog bite, and a 31-year-old woman was treated in hospital for an arm injury. Neighbours told Teesside Live that the dogs were pocket bully-type dogs, possibly crossbreeds. The dogs were assessed by a specialist officer and deemed not to be a prohibited type of dog.
Community Shock and Response
The incident sent shockwaves through the quiet cul-de-sac. Neighbours described a proper standoff between police and the dogs. The dog escaped through a gap in the fence and attacked after being let into the room where the baby was.
The mother tried to get in front of the dogs to help the baby. Police appealed for anyone with information, mobile or doorbell and dashcam footage to get in touch. The North East Ambulance Service dispatched three ambulance crews to the incident.
Legal and Safety Questions
The 45-year-old man was released on conditional bail pending further inquiries. Police were investigating why the dogs were on the property and whether proper precautions had been taken.
The dogs were not deemed prohibited types. The community grappled with grief and shock as the investigation continued.