Killer dog broke baby girl's skull

An 18-month-old girl who was mauled by her uncle's dog died of haemorrhaging and fracturing of the skull from multiple bites, police said yesterday.

The toddler, named by officers as Zumer Ahmed, was attacked by the animal, believed to be an American bulldog, at her home in Crawley, West Sussex, on Saturday.

Her uncle, Urfan Ahmed, 32, was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and released on bail until July 15 pending further inquiries.

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The attack happened in front of the girl's three-year-old sister, mother and grandmother.

Workmen from a nearby property rescued the youngster from the dog's jaws but she had suffered serious facial injuries.