This Tuesday, January 31, a child just aged 4 years died following an attack by a dog. The family and residents of the neighborhood are in shock.
This is terrible news that has shaken the inhabitants of Netherfield located in the district of Broadland in England. After the loss of their child, the parents are in mourning. This Tuesday, January 31, a 4-year-old girl died at the end of the afternoon after being attacked by a dog. An accident with terrible consequences which is reminiscent of the scenario of the tragic death of Elisa Pilarski, a young woman who died after being bitten by a pack of dogs during a walk.
Conversely, other events place the one who is considered to be man’s best friend as a saviour, like this Jack Russel who defended his owner who was the victim of an attack. But this time, the little girl was not so lucky. The facts took place during the afternoon in the backyard of a house in Netherfield. Hours after the dog’s attack, police were contacted by ambulance services around 5pm.
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A tragic accident
According to the police, the 4-year-old girl died shortly after the incident despite the intervention of the care services on site. No other injuries are to be deplored in what turns out to be a tragic accident. The child’s family, in shock from the events, was taken care of by specialized teams within the framework of a psychological support unit. The police remained on the scene for some time, where the dog responsible for the death of the little girl was euthanized.
“This is an absolutely tragic incident, in which we believe a child was killed after being attacked by a dog”declared Matt Bullivant, the chief of the forces of order intervened on the spot to our British colleagues from SkyNews. Although the track of the accident is favored by the police, the latter prefers not to speculate on the circumstances of this case. “It is clear that we are only at the very beginning of the investigation and that it would be wrong and unnecessary to speculate on the exact circumstances of this incident at this stage.”, he continued. And to add: “I understand the impact this will have on the community and the general public, and people can expect to see a heavy police presence in the area tonight and beyond as our investigation continues. I want to reassure people that there is no reason to believe there is any danger to the general public at this time.”