A young child has died after being attacked by a dog in Christchurch.<\/p>\n
Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend said emergency services were called to Basingstoke St, in the suburb of Aranui,\u00a0about 4.45pm on Friday after reports of a child with\u00a0serious dog bite injuries.<\/p>\n
“Upon arrival, emergency services located a young child in a critical condition.<\/p>\n
“Despite the immediate efforts of first responders, and a member of the household, the child sadly died at the scene.”<\/p>\n
Det Snr Sgt Overend\u00a0said\u00a0the dog was known to the home\u2019s occupants and lived at the property.<\/p>\n
Officers were carrying out a scene examination and inquiries into the circumstances of the tragic incident, he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOccupants of the address are assisting police with inquiries.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolice extend their condolences to the child’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time and ask that their privacy be respected.\u201d<\/p>\n
St John said two ambulances, two rapid response units and one operations manager attended, RNZ reported.<\/p>\n
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