A tragic incident has unfolded as an eight year old lad was fatally attacked by his family dog. ‌

The horrifying event took place on Tuesday, 26 August, with the boy's teenage sister reportedly supervising him at the time of the attack. Police were called to the scene on Berryman Avenue, where they discovered the young boy unconscious, bearing visible bite marks on his neck. ‌

The Danville Police Department shared a statement on their Facebook page: "The Danville Police Department is investigating after an eight-year-old male died from injuries suffered from an attack by the family dog . ‌

"On Tuesday, August 26 just after 8pm officers responded to the 700 block of Berryman Avenue where the child was found unresponsive inside of a residence with apparent signs of trauma to h

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