North Yorkshire Police confirmed on Sunday a ten-year-old girl died following a dog attack incident in Malton, Yorkshire, on Friday
A "wonderful" schoolgirl tragically killed by her family's pet dog has been named for the first time since the horrific incident in Malton, Yorkshire. Ten-year-old Savannah Bentham was the victim of a fatal dog attack that North Yorkshire Police responded to on Friday following a call from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
They continued: "We can't believe we have lost our wonderful girl who we love so much. We thank everyone for their support and kindness as we struggle to come to terms with our loss. We ask that our family's privacy is respected while we grieve for Savannah."
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