Toddler Is Mauled To Death By Family Dog That Was Bought A Week Prior

Tragedy Strikes as Toddler Fatally Mauled by Recently Acquired Family Dog

In a heartbreaking incident, seventeen-month-old Bella-Rae Birch was fatally mauled by the family’s newly acquired dog, purchased just a week prior. The tragedy unfolded at the family’s home on Bidston Avenue in Blackbrook, St Helens, Merseyside. Despite immediate efforts to save her, the toddler succumbed to severe injuries inflicted by the canine.

The devastated mother, Treysharn Bates, was witnessed outside the home, inconsolable. Community members rallied around the grieving family, offering flowers and support. The family expressed their sorrow on social media, emphasizing Bella-Rae’s profound love and irreplaceable presence in their lives.

Authorities euthanized the dog responsible for the attack, prompting an investigation into its previous owner and potential violations of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Initial reports suggest the dog belonged to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Pitbull Terrier breeds.

A nearby trainee paramedic, Jordan, rushed to the scene and performed CPR until professional help arrived. Merseyside Police Superintendent Steve Brizell acknowledged the unimaginable loss, extending condolences to the grieving family and community.