Kyra Leanne King: Inquest opens into dog attack death

The fatal attack happened in the car park at Ostler's Plantation, near Woodhall Spa.

A three-month-old girl killed by a dog at a beauty spot died from head and neck injuries, an inquest has heard.

Lincoln Coroner's Court was told Kyra Leanne King was attacked on 6 March in the car park at Ostler's Plantation, near Woodhall Spa, in Lincolnshire.

The hearing was adjourned, with a full inquest to take place at a later date.

A man and woman, aged 54 and 40, who were held on suspicion of being in charge of an out-of-control husky dog, have been released under investigation.

'Sad case'

Kyra's provisional cause of death came from a post-mortem examination conducted by a doctor at Leicester Royal Infirmary, the hearing was told.

Coroner Paul Cooper described it as a "sad case".

Det Insp Calley Murray, from Lincolnshire Police, told the inquest the dog involved was now being held in secure kennels.

The force had applied for a destruction order once forensic tests had been completed, she said.

The case remained a live investigation and officers were "keeping an open mind", Det Insp Murray added.