A man has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after a four-year-old boy was injured in a fall from a second floor window. Emergency services were called to the incident on Union Street in Urmston at 3.15pm on Saturday.
17.05.2022 - 15:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man has been arrested after a three-year-old boy died in a dog attack in Rochdale.
Daniel Twigg was attacked outside a property on Carr Lane in Milnrow on Sunday afternoon (May 15). The youngster was rushed to hospital from the scene but tragically died a short time later.
Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed that a 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident after handing himself in. He was arrested under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and remains in custody.
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The force has also revealed that a dog which was put down after the incident was a Cane Corso. Several other dogs have also been seized and enquiries in relation to them are ongoing.
Police said Daniel was outside his home with a number of dogs before the incident. He was found with serious injuries.
Officers remain at the scene on Carr Lane today as a complex investigation continues. Detectives are reviewing 'other incidents of note' and a referral has been made to the police watchdog due to 'previous contact' with the force.
Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: "I send my condolences to Daniel’s loved ones. This is a heart-breaking time for them, specially trained colleagues are supporting them.
"Though a man is in custody, our investigation is very much ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and ensure any criminal offences in relation to Sunday’s incident are identified and prosecutions sought.
"Meanwhile, officers are also reviewing other incidents of note. Due to previous contact, GMP’s Professional Standards Branch has referred the incident for review by the Independent Office for Police
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