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Adam Hale & David Raven

Boy, 10, dies after dog attack at caravan park in Cornwall

A 10-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a dog at a caravan park in Cornwall.

Police say a 29-year-old woman is now in police custody in relation to the attack at the Tencreek Holiday Park in Looe, Cornwall, at about 5am on Saturday.

The boy, who has not been named, was found dead by police at the scene following the attack by the dog, described as a "bulldog-type breed".

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Devon and Cornwall Police launched a search for the woman dog owner and her pet following the incident, eventually arresting her in Saltash in south-east Cornwall just after 8am on Saturday, reports Cornwall Live.

On its website, Tencreek Holiday Park describes itself as "The number one choice for great value touring, camping and caravan holidays near Looe and Polperro, on Cornwall’s stunning south coast! Tencreek is the perfect place to see all that this magical region has to offer and is packed with on-site facilities and entertainment for all the family."

The dog was also found and has been transferred to kennels.

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