
The mother of the boys, aged four months and 22 months, suffered minor injuries when she was bitten by the dog - said to be a Staffordshire bull terrier-type.
A four-month-old boy has died and his 22-month-old brother has life-changing injuries after they and their mother were attacked by a dog.
The younger boy was left fighting for his life after the horror attack occurred in Colchester, Essex, around 3:10pm on Thursday, but was later pronounced dead.
The older brother suffered serious injuries and was receiving treatment at a specialist unit in hospital.
The boys' mother was treated for minor injuries in hospital after she was bitten by the dog - said by neighbours to be a Staffordshire bull terrier-type.
Essex Police seized the dog and confirmed it has been put down with consent of the owner. No arrests have been made.
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