No criminal offences in investigation over Coventry baby death
Elle Doherty sadly died after being bitten by the family dog.
Last updated 21st Jun 2024
Following a detailed investigation by West Midlands Police into the circumstances of the death of a baby who tragically died after being bitten by a pet dog at a home in Coventry, detectives are now satisfied that there have been no criminal offences.
Officers were called to a property at Shorncliffe Road shortly after 3pm on Sunday.
Elle Doherty, aged seven months, had received serious injuries to her head after being bitten by the family’s dog inside the home.
Elle received treatment at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital for further treatment.
Tragically, she died a short time later. Our thoughts remain with her family at this devastating time.
The pet dog, registered as a Belgian Malinois, was removed from the home on Sunday and humanely destroyed.
Elle’s family have been updated, and a file is now being prepared for the Coroner.
Our thoughts remain with the family at this tragic time, and they have now asked to be left to grieve in private.