Seven-month-old baby mauled by dog named by police

A seven-month-old baby girl who was mauled to death by a dog inside her family home has been named.

Police were called to the property in Shorncliffe Road, Coventry , shortly after 3pm on Sunday after Elle Doherty suffered serious head injuries from the pet dog, West Midlands Police said.

Elle was rushed to the hospital, but died a short time later.

The dog, registered as a Belgian Malinois which is not considered a dangerous breed, was removed from the house on Sunday and humanely destroyed.

West Midlands Police said detectives are “satisfied” that there have been no criminal offences.

They said: “We have updated Elle’s family, and a file is now being prepared for the Coroner.

“Our thoughts remain with the family at this tragic time, and they have asked now to be left to grieve in private.”