Police have confirmed the breed of dog which killed a 10-year-old girl in her family home.

Savannah Bentham, was killed by her family dog in Malton, North Yorkshire, last Friday (November 1).

An update from North Yorkshire Police has now confimed that the dog involved in the tragic incident has now been euthanised by a vet. 

Detailed independent assessments were carried out in the days since the incident and the dog has now been confirmed to be an XL Bully-type breed. 

The incident happened at about 4.15pm on Friday November 1, where North Yorkshire Police were called to a family home in the Malton area. 

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson at the time said: "Despite the efforts of medical professionals and a member of the public who came to the family’s aid, tragically, the girl died at the scene after suffering serious injuries.

"Following the incident, the dog was secured inside a car by a family member prior to the arrival of the emergency services. It was then seized by officers who took it to secure kennels."

The dog had been with the family for four years and had a 'Certificate of Exemption' under the new legislation that came into effect this February 2024. 

It had also been neutered in line with the new legislations. 

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To aid the report for the Coroner, an autopsy is due to take place on the dog to help determine if there were any medical factors involved. 

These findings will be outlined at the inquest into the death of Savannah Bentham in due course. 

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "Our officers are continuing to support the family.

"We again urge people not to speculate about the incident and to respect the family’s wish for privacy to grieve in peace."