A 10-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a dog at a holiday park in South East Cornwall.
Police were called to a caravan at Tencreek Holiday Park, Looe, just before 5am today, following reports that a child was in an unresponsive state after being attacked by the dog, believed to be a bulldog-type breed.
A police spokesperson said: ’Emergency services attended but tragically the child was pronounced deceased at the scene.
’The boy’s next of kin are aware and are being supported by police officers.
’Following this incident, searches were undertaken to locate the dog and its owner.
’Police arrested a 28-year-old woman in Saltash just after 8am on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control and manslaughter.
’The dog was also located which has since been transferred to kennels.
’Enquiries continue into this incident.’