10-year-old Savannah Bentham suffered serious injuries after being bitten by the dog - which had been with the family for four years - in what police described as an ‘out of character’ attack.<br />Police were called to the girl’s home in Malton on Friday, November 1, following the attack.<br />On Friday (Nov 22), an inquest was opened into the death of the young girl at Northallerton Coroners Court. <br />Assistant Coroner Alison Norton told the inquest that Savannah, who was a pupil at West Heslerton Primary School, died due to “neck injuries”.<br />The inquest was adjourned until a later date.
