A two-year-old Worcestershire boy has died in hospital two days after being attacked by a dog.
The boy, who is yet to be identified, was rushed to hospital after the attack in Egdon, Worcestershire on Monday. The dog is not believed to be a breed banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
West Mercia Police Superintendent Rebecca Love confirmed that he "has sadly passed away" in a Birmingham hospital.
She said: "Officers responded to a report of a 2-year-old child in cardiac arrest at approximately 11.20am on Monday 28 March.
"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."
The death comes the same day as an inquest into the unrelated death of a three-month-old girl who was attacked by a dog.
Kyra Leanne King died on 6 March at Ostler's Plantation, near Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire after suffering from head and neck wounds, the inquest on Wednesday heard.
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