Infant killed by dog in Waterford

Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances after a baby girl was fatally injured by a dog in County Waterford in the early hours of this morning, June 7.

The girl was aged 3 months, and the incident occurred at a residence in Clashmore.

Gardaí and paramedics treated the infant at the scene until she was taken to Cork University Hospital. She was pronounced deceased a short time later.

An Garda Síochána are appealing to the media and public to respect the privacy of the family at this time.