A devastating incident occurred in Acerra, near Naples, where a 9-month-old baby girl, Giulia, was fatally attacked by the family’s pit bull.

The tragedy unfolded while the father, 25, was asleep beside the child, and the mother, 23, was at work.

The dog inflicted fatal injuries to the baby’s head and face.

Despite desperate efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Initially, the father claimed a stray dog was responsible but later admitted the attack happened at home.

Neighbors revealed prior aggressive behavior from the dog, raising questions about its safety.

Authorities have launched an investigation, and the incident has reignited debates about pit bull ownership in Italy.