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Investigation launched after dog attack kills four-year-old in Milton Keynes

A dog attack that killed a four-year-old girl in Milton Keynes was a "tragic isolated incident" involving a family pet, police have confirmed.

Supt Marc Tarbit said "an investigation is currently under way to fully understand the circumstances".

Read more: Fatal dog attack on girl 'tragic isolated incident'

1 February 2023

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