Savannah Bentham suffered serious injuries after being attacked at about 4.15pm on Friday in Malton, Yorkshire.

The 10-year-old girl mauled to death by her family dog has been named as Savannah Bentham.

The youngster died at home after the attack by the family pet which is said to have acted 'out-of-character'

"We are utterly shocked and devastated," said the family of Savannah Bentham

The 10-year-old girl who was mauled to death by an XL American Bully dog named Lacey has been named for the first time after the horrific incident in Malton, North Yorkshire, on Friday

Police are now investigating.

The family of 10 year old Savannah Bentham, from Malton, who was mauled to death by her new pet dog, have spoken of their heartbreak

North Yorkshire Police confirmed on Sunday a ten-year-old girl died following a dog attack incident in Malton, Yorkshire, on Friday