The grandmother of a five-year-old girl mauled to death by a pit bull terrier in England will today stand trial over her death.

The funeral of a young girl savaged by a pit bull terrier will take place today.

An amnesty allowing owners to hand over dangerous dogs could be implemented across the UK, animal welfare workers said today.

The family of a five-year-old girl mauled to death by a dog paid a moving tribute to her today.

Results expected today from a post mortem examination on a dog that killed a five-year-old girl in the UK will determine whether the animal was a breed subject to the British Dangerous Dogs Act.