3 month old girl dies after dog attack in Dormanstown
Police have confirmed a child - who died in Redcar after a fatal dog attack - was a 3 month old girl
Last updated 10th Apr 2026
Police have confirmed a child - who died in Redcar after a fatal dog attack - was a 3 month old girl.
Emergency services were called to Hardale Grove in the Redcar area yesterday, where the child was found.
Upon arriving at the property, shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday 9 April, armed officers destroyed a dog on the street. Another dog located at the property was recovered by police. It has since been destroyed.
Both dogs were assessed by a specialist officer, and they have been deemed not to be a prohibited type of dog.
An investigation into the girl’s death is ongoing and at this stage officers are treating it as a result of a dog bite.
A woman, aged 31, suffered an injury to her arm as a result of the dog bite and received treatment at hospital.
On Thursday 9 April, a 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. Following questioning, he has since been released on conditional bail.
Chief Superintendent Rachel Stockdale, Head of Local Policing at Cleveland Police, said: “Our thoughts continue to be with the child’s family following this tragic and distressing incident.
“I want to take this opportunity to request that their privacy is respected during this difficult time.
“There will continue to be a scene in place at the property alongside a visible policing presence as the investigation is ongoing.
“I encourage anyone who has concerns to please speak to an officer.
“We are also appealing to anyone with information, mobile or doorbell and dash cam footage to get in touch.”
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said three ambulance crews, one clinical team leader and one duty officer were dispatched to the incident.