THE devil dog which mauled a four-year-old girl to death wasn’t a banned breed, says cops.
Alice Stones was killed by the family pet in the back garden of her Milton Keynes home last week.
1Alice Stones was killed by the family pet in the back garden of her Milton Keynes homeThames Valley Police have today said the breed of dog, which the family had owned for only a few weeks, was allowed in the UK.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Following the fatal dog attack in Netherfield, Milton Keynes last Tuesday, we can confirm that formal identification has now taken place.
“The four-year-old girl has been identified as Alice Stones.
“There has also been a large amount of speculation around the breed of the dog.
“Although we are not in a position to confirm the exact breed of the dog due to the requirement for further testing, we are able to confirm that the dog is not a banned breed.”
The dog was put down after armed officers were called to the scene.
Police remained outside the house today as the street was covered in flowers and notes.
Locals on the housing estate recalled hearing an “excitable dog” which growled and barked around the time of the attack.
Alice’s grandad told the MailOnline: “We’re just trying to come to terms with what has happened. It’s horrendous.”
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