Child Killed in Suspected North Yorkshire Dog Attack

Incident and immediate response

Officers were called to Hardale Grove shortly after 1:30pm on Thursday, April 9. Cleveland Police attended the address and found the child had already died.

Armed officers were deployed to the scene. One dog was put down on the street. Another dog was recovered from the property by police.

Location and timing

The property is in the Dormanstown area of Redcar. Emergency services logged the call at roughly 1.30pm on April 9.

There are slight timing differences in official accounts. Police reported arrival shortly after 1:30pm. The ambulance service gave the call time as shortly before 1:30pm.

Statements from authorities

District Commander Emily Harrison described the event as distressing and tragic. She said the force’s thoughts are with the family at this time.

Commander Harrison confirmed a police scene remains in place. She urged anyone with information or concerns to speak with officers.

Ambulance service details

The North East Ambulance Service confirmed it was called to a private address in Redcar. They dispatched three ambulance crews, one clinical team leader, and a duty officer.

One patient was taken to hospital for further treatment.

Ongoing investigation

Cleveland Police have begun an investigation into the circumstances. The force has not yet confirmed the breed of the dogs involved.

Detectives continue to examine the scene and to gather witness accounts. Authorities are treating the episode as a suspected dog attack and ask the public to come forward with any relevant information.

This report was compiled for Filmogaz.com from statements released by Cleveland Police and the North East Ambulance Service.