Baby boy dies in Telford following dog bite
An investigation is underway after a newborn baby died after being bitten by a dog in Telford.
Police are investigating following the death of the week-old baby boy yesterday morning.
At just before 8am, police and paramedics were called to the address in Woodside Road, Ketley, where it’s understood the family’s pet dog had bitten the baby.
The baby was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford by paramedics but died shortly after arriving.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Jamieson said:
"Our investigation is ongoing but it appears that the baby died as a result of a dog bite. The dog in question was a family pet - a Jack Russell - and this animal has been put down.
"A post mortem will be taking place to establish the exact cause of this baby's death but at this stage it does appear to be a tragic accident."
A statement from the family of baby Harry Harper said:
"As a family we are absolutely devastated by Harry's death and have no words to describe the loss we have suffered.
"At the present time we have no wish to speak publicly about yesterday's events and would ask that we are left in peace to grieve and begin to deal with our loss."
The coroner has been informed of the death and a post mortem is due to be carried out.
