Dog Mauls Baby Girl To Death In Blackburn

An 11-month-old girl has died after she was mauled by a dog in Blackburn, prompting the arrest of two people. A spokesman for Lancashire Police said officers were called to a house in Emily Street at around 11pm on Monday. The baby was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital but died a short time after her arrival. A 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with the incident, as police continue to investigate what happened. Detective Superintendent Simon Giles, of Lancashire Police, said: "This is a tragic incident, and specially trained officers are offering support to the wider family and full investigation is underway." The relationship between the baby and those arrested has not been confirmed. It is believed the girl was not at her home address at the time of the incident. Nobody else was injured during the attack.