A one-week-old boy who died after being bitten by a family dog in Shropshire has been named as Harry Harper.
Harry died in hospital on Tuesday morning after paramedics were called out to the family home in Woodside Road in Ketley, near Telford.
His family released a statement saying: "As a family we are absolutely devastated by Harry's death and have no words to describe the loss we have suffered.
"At the present time we have no wish to speak publicly about yesterday's events and would ask that we are left in peace to grieve and begin to deal with our loss."
The house on Woodside Road where the attack happened Initial indications suggested Harry, who was just eight days old, died after being bitten by the dog - the family-owned Jack Russell.
Police emphasised that Harry was not mauled by the animal, which has now been put down.
West Mercia Police are continuing to investigate the precise circumstances of the newborn's death as they await the result of a post-mortem.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Jamieson said: "Our investigation is ongoing but it appears that the baby died as a result of a dog bite.
Woodside Road, Ketley "The dog in question was a family pet - a Jack Russell - and this animal has been put down.
"A post-mortem will be taking place to establish the exact cause of this baby's death but at this stage it does appear to be a tragic accident.
"With an investigation ongoing, there is no further comment I can make on this matter apart from to say that all our thoughts are with the family of the baby at this extremely sad time."
The emergency services were called to the house just before 8am and Harry was taken to Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.
Efforts were made by the ambulance crew at the scene and on the way to the hospital to save the baby.
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