Three ‘beast’ Rottweilers who mauled boy, two, to death at his home in Worcestershire are destroyed by police as probe continues
- The toddler was savaged at his home in Egdon, Worcestershire, on March 28
- He was taken to hospital but tragically died from his injuries two days later
- Dogs had been kept in secure custody but have now been put down by officers
Three Rottweiler dogs which were removed from a house after a toddler was mauled to death have been put down by police, it emerged today.
The toddler was savaged at his home in Egdon, Worcestershire, and taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital on March 28.
He was later transferred to Birmingham Children’s Hospital in a critical condition where he later died from his injuries two days later.
The toddler was savaged at his home in Egdon, Worcestershire, and taken to hospital on March 28. Pic: A file photo of a Rottweiler
The dogs – which locals had dubbed ‘the beasts’ – were being securely housed by West Mercia Police while investigations were ongoing.
Today it emerged the animals had now been put down, although no arrests have been made and the force said enquiries are continuing.
A police spokesman said: ‘I can confirm that the three dogs which were seized as part of the investigation into the dog attack in Egdon have now been put to sleep.
‘Other than that there are no updates at the moment. There have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.’
Superintendent Rebecca Love, local policing commander for South Worcestershire, previously confirmed the boy’s death at a media briefing.
She said: ‘Officers responded to a report of a two-year-old child in cardiac arrest at approximately 11.20am on Monday 28 March.
‘It was quickly established the child had suffered injuries as a result of being bitten by a dog at the address in Worcestershire.
‘The child was transferred from Worcestershire Royal Hospital to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and despite medical treatment, he has died as a result of his injuries.
‘This is a truly tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time.’
After being taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital (pic), the boy was transferred to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where he died of his injuries two days later
One local said previously: ‘I’ve seen the owners of the white cottage before, they have rottweilers.
‘You can hear them barking from the fields. I used to see them walking the dogs, one time they got out onto the main road.
‘It’s all secluded so you don’t really see anyone, everyone is kind of hidden away.
‘I walk my dog here a lot because of the route and you can hear the dogs barking, lots of barks.’
Another resident added: ‘Everyone keeps themselves pretty private around here and no one asks many questions.
‘I think people are a bit intimidated by the family with those dogs. We call them ‘the beasts’ because they are always making such a racket.
‘My wife refuses to walk our dog anywhere near there in case they get out. Everyone is so sad for the little lad who died. It’s an absolute tragedy.’
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