Three-month-old baby killed by ‘out of control’ dog as man and woman arrested

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A three-month-old baby girl has died after being mauled by a dog at a woodland in Lincolnshire.

Officers were called to the scene at Ostler’s Plantation by East Midlands Ambulance Service at 11.13pm yesterday. Lincolnshire Police have since opened an investigation into her death.

A 40-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog which was out of control. They remain in police custody.

Chief Superintendent Andy Cox said: “This is an exceptionally sad incident, and one that we know will impact the local community, or indeed anyone hearing about it.

“There may be a temptation to speculate about what happened while people attempt to understand this tragedy, and we’d ask people to avoid doing so, particularly on social media where facts can become distorted.

“We will do everything we can to establish what has happened, and we’d like to thank everyone for their support.”

Ostler’s Plantation is located next to Woodhall Spa, in Lincolnshire and is a popular beauty spot known for its walking trails and diverse wildlife.