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07th Jun 2021

Three month old baby girl dies after being attacked by dog in Waterford

Clara Kelly

Kilkenny crash

Very tragic news.

GardaĆ­ are investigating all the circumstances after a female infant, aged 3 months, was fatally injured by a dog.

The incident occurred at a residence in Clashmore, Co.Waterford in the early hours of Monday morning, 7 June.

GardaĆ­ and paramedics treated the infant at the scene until she was taken to Cork University Hospital.

The three-month-old girl was pronounced deceased a short time later.

GardaĆ­ are appealing to people to respect the privacy of the family at this time.

More to follow.

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