A TWO-year-old toddler has died of their injuries after being attacked by a dog.

The boy was attacked at a property in Egdon, near Worcester and Evesham, on Monday morning.

He was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital before being transferred to Birmingham Children's Hospital the same day.

West Mercia Police Superintendent Rebecca Love, local policing commander for South Worcestershire, said they had been informed this morning the boy had died.

She said: “We have been informed this morning that the young boy who was injured in an incident on Monday in Egdon, Worcestershire has sadly passed away.

“Officers responded to a report of a two-year-old child in cardiac arrest at approximately 11.20am on Monday, March 28.

“It was quickly established the child had suffered injuries as a result of being bitten by a dog at the address in Worcestershire.

“The child was transferred from Worcestershire Royal Hospital to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and despite medical treatment, he has died as a result of his injuries.

“This is a truly tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time.

  • Watch the West Mercia Police statement below

“Three dogs have been removed from the property and are currently being housed securely. I am unable to confirm the breed of the dogs at this time, but we do not believe they are banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

“An investigation continues, and I would ask for your respect for the family’s privacy at this very distressing time.”