Boy, 2, fighting for life after he was savaged by dogs in horrific attack at home
A TODDLER is fighting for life after being mauled by dogs at a home in Worcestershire.
The two-year-old was savaged in Egdon before his family rushed to take him to hospital themselves.
They stopped at Worcester Countryside Centre on the advice of the ambulance service.
He was then transported by paramedics to Worcestershire Royal Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
West Mercia Police confirmed the dogs have been removed from the property while the investigation continues.
They said they are not believed to be banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.
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Chief Inspector Fergus Green, said “This is an incredibly sad incident and our thoughts are with the young child and his family.
“I’d like to offer reassurance that the dogs involved have now been secured and removed from the property in Egdon a, and therefore pose no risk to the public.
“A police presence will remain in place at both Worcester Countryside Centre and the address in Egdon for some time.
“Investigations are ongoing in to the circumstances of the incident.
"We will provide further updates on the case as soon as we are able to.”
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