A 10-year-old girl has died after she was bitten by her family dog.
North Yorkshire Police were called to a property in the Malton area at 4.15pm on Friday.
The girl suffered serious injuries after being attacked inside the family home.
She tragically died at the scene.
A family member secured the dog inside a car before emergency services arrived, it added. The animal was later seized by officers who transported it to secure kennels where it remains.
The force said: “The dog is being assessed as part of the investigation.Our thoughts remain with the girl’s family and friends at this very distressing time.
“Officers are supporting the family while enquiries continue. We also urge people not to speculate about the incident, respect the family’s privacy and allow them to grieve in peace.
“We will provide more information when we are able to.”
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