A nine-month old baby is in hospital following a dog attack at a home in West Sussex.
The incident reportedly took place at around 2pm on Thursday at a property situated in Lime Avenue in Aldingbourne.
While the youngster suffered serious injuries, they are not said to be life threatening. The animal has been seized by police while an investigation is underway. It is the latest in a spate of dog attacks across the country in recent weeks.
The incident reportedly took place at around 2pm on Thursday at a property situated in Lime Avenue (pictured) in Aldingbourne, West Sussex
A doting father was killed by an 'out of control' dog on Friday, just four months after his son's birth - and three days before his daughter turned two.
Jonathan Hogg, 37, was mauled in the throat by his friend's American Bully XL at a house in Leigh, Greater Manchester on Thursday evening. He was taken to hospital but died shortly after.
'We've just had a baby and now I've got to explain to our kids why their dad is gone', his girlfriend Liberty Farrimond, 24, told the Daily Mail.
'He was an amazing dad. He would have done anything for them. He was a stay-at-home dad and loved being around his kids.'
Police said a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog causing injury resulting in death. He remains in custody for further questioning.
Officers were called to an address in Leigh, Greater Manchester, at 9.10pm following reports of 'concern for the welfare' of a man.
Jonathan Hogg, 37, died after being mauled by an American Bully XL dog today
The dog was forced into a cabin in a yard at next to a static caravan and, when armed officers arrived, the animal was shot dead. Known to friends as Oggy, his brother shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, he said: 'Can't believe I writing this but rest easy kid.
'Heartbroken isn't the word. Didn't want to leave you this morning. Love u brother.'
Another pal wrote: 'Can't believe this what a top lad.
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