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Family pay tribute to ‘happy’ and ‘caring’ toddler killed in dog attack in Rochdale
A man has been arrested by police and a dog has been put down following the tragedy
The family of a toddler mauled to death in a dog attack in Rochdale this week have paid tribute to the ‘happy, kind and ‘caring’ child.
Three-year-old Daniel John Twigg died in hospital on Sunday May 15th following a ‘devastating’ dog attack in Milnrow, Rochdale.
Officers were called out to a property near Carr Lane at around 1:15pm, where the toddler was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.
There, he was tragically pronounced dead.
A forty-eight-year-old man has since been arrested under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, and is now being questioned by police.
In a statement released by Greater Manchester Police, Daniel’s family said he ‘was a happy, kind and caring little boy who was loved by all who knew him’.
The statement read: “He loved Paw Patrol and playing with his brother and sister, he also loved being around animals – especially his pony, Splash.
“He brought us many laughs and was a comical character. He was brave, intelligent and full of many characteristics.
“Daniel loved being with his whole family and will be missed by all. On behalf of our family, we ask people to respect our privacy.”
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Police said Daniel was outside his home with a number of dogs at the time of the incident. They added that he was found with ‘serious injuries’.
The force also revealed that a dog put down following the incident was a Cane Corso. Several other dogs have also been seized and enquiries in relation to them are ongoing.
As part of a complex investigation, detectives say they are reviewing ‘other incidents of note’.
Anyone with information is asked to share it with police via 0161 856 7386 quoting Operation Guernsey or https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22P28-PO1.
Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.