The family of 17-month-old Bella-Rae Birch, who died following a dog attack in St Helens on Monday (21 March), have issued the following statement:

“As a family we would like to thank the community for their support.

“We would ask that we are now allowed some space and time to try and come to terms with the tragic loss of our much-loved Bella-Rae.

“She will be sadly missed but never forgotten.”

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