The grieving family of a baby girl who was mauled to death by a 'pocket bully-type' dog have paid heartbreaking tribute.

Maggie-May Ann Moody was just 13-weeks-old when she died in a dog attack at a house in Dormanstown, near Redcar, on April 9. 

Her family paid tribute to the youngster in a funeral notice, saying: 'Our beautiful baby girl, Maggie-May Ann Moody, brought sunshine to even the rainiest of days.

'Though her time with us was far too short, she filled every moment with love, character, and her own little spark.

'Perfect in every way, Maggie-May already knew what she liked and made sure we all knew what she didn't. 'She brought smiles, laughter, and a warmth that will stay with us forever.

'Cherished and deeply loved by her mam, dad, brother and sister, grandparents, uncles and aunties, and her great aunty and uncle. She was the heart of our family, and her loss leaves a space that can never be filled.

'We have been robbed of a lifetime with her, but we will carry her in our hearts always.

'Her memory will live on in every smile, every moment of love, and in the family who will adore her for an eternity.'

An inquest into her death, which opened at Teesside Coroner's Court on Tuesday, heard the baby girl was one day away from marking her three-month milestone when she died.

A 45-year-old man was arrested on Thursday, April 9, on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death, and was subsequently released on conditional bail following questioning.

On Monday, April 13, police confirmed two further arrests were made. A 31-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of child neglect and being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control resulting in death.

A 36-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control resulting in death. Both have been bailed.

None of those arrested are connected to Maggie-May's family.