The family of a baby girl who died after being attacked by a dog have been left "devastated", police say.
Police said emergency services were called to an address in Daventry at around 10.30pm on Friday after receiving reports that the baby, who was in the care of a relative, had been attacked.
Paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance Service attempted to resuscitate the six-month-old, but were unsuccessful.
She was taken to Northampton General Hospital where she was confirmed dead.
Sky's Harriet Hadfield, who is in Northampton, says the baby was said to have had bite marks "all over her tiny body".
Phil Morris, a spokesperson for East Midlands Ambulance Service, said: "Although our staff did everything possible, tragically, the baby did not survive her injuries.
"This was a very distressing incident and we offer our deepest sympathies to the family."
A relative at the home, believed to be the dog's owner, was injured in the attack, suffering multiple bite wounds as she attempted to intervene to save the girl.
Daventry Conservative MP Chris Heaton-Harris said the officers who went to the scene in Morning Star Road were left traumatised at the "horrific incident" they witnessed.
He said: "Obviously my thoughts and prayers are with the family. I would especially like to thank the officers who attended the scene last night.
"I understand they attempted to revive the baby girl and are badly affected by what they experienced."
Northamptonshire Police have not yet confirmed the breed of the dog, which was destroyed at the scene.
They say tests will be carried out by experts early next week to determine the breed.
A full inquiry into the attack will be opened on Monday.
Detective Sergeant Gary Baker, who is leading the investigation, said: "This was a deeply distressing and tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family who have been left devastated by the events of last night.
"Incidents such as these are extremely rare in this country, but that will be of little comfort to the relatives of this tragically young victim.
"The family have requested that they be left to grieve at this difficult time."
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