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Telford baby Harry Harper died from head injury

By Shropshire Live23 November 2012
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Police officers investigating the tragic death of 8-day-old Harry Harper in Ketley, this morning said he died of a 'significant head injury' after being bitten by the family's pet Jack Russell.

Telford baby Harry Harper died from head injury

At just before 8am on Tuesday, police and paramedics were called to an address in Woodside Road, Ketley. Baby Harry was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford by paramedics but died shortly after arriving.

Superintendent Nav Malik, Police Commander in Telford, said: "The investigation into this sad incident is ongoing and it is likely to continue for some time. However, the incident continues to be investigated as a tragic accident involving the family's pet dog."

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