A five-week-old baby attacked by his parents' Staffordshire bull terrier died after suffering "catastrophic injuries", an inquest has heard.

Reuben McNulty was attacked at his home in Yaxley, Cambridgeshire, in the early hours of 18 November 2018.

He was admitted to hospital with severe head injuries but died on 13 December at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

David Heming, Cambridgeshire's senior coroner, said the boy sustained a traumatic brain injury, with complications of renal failure and gastrointestinal failure.

He added: "All these injuries are consistent with a dog attack.


"The events surrounding the tragic death of Reuben are clearly devastating for his parents and I would like to express my condolences and extend my sympathies towards them."

Image: Police said two Staffordshire bull terriers had been destroyed

Two Staffordshire bull terriers were destroyed after the attack.

Reuben's parents, Daniel McNulty and Amy Litchfield, were questioned by police on suspicion of child neglect and released pending further inquiries.

The hearing, in Huntingdon, opened on Monday and was adjourned for a full inquest on 16 May.