Aranui fatal dog attack

The story so far

A young child died after being attacked by a dog at a property on Basingstoke Street in Aranui, Christchurch, with emergency services called at about 4.45pm on Friday 14 August.^{14, 24 Aug} Police began enquiries and the dog was removed from the home.^{14 Aug} The child was one year old, and the parents shared tributes while the local jiu-jitsu community and others rallied to support the family.^{16 Aug} The dog was held in a pound while police investigated, and the Christchurch City Council said it was registered and had not previously come to its attention.^{17 Aug}

Latest

Police said they will not lay charges over the attack, which involved a cross-breed dog.^{24 Aug} The child's death has been referred to the Coroner.^{24 Aug}

Key moments

1. 14 AugA young child dies after a dog attack on Basingstoke Street, Aranui.
2. 16 AugThe parents share tributes and the community begins rallying to support the family.
3. 17 AugFundraising passes $36,000; the dog is held in a pound.
4. 17 AugCouncil says the dog was registered and had not previously come to its attention.
5. 24 AugPolice decide not to lay charges over the fatal attack.
6. 24 AugThe child's death is referred to the Coroner.

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