The family of a three-month-old baby girl who was mauled to death by a dog in Redcar have released a heartbreaking tribute, describing her as their 'meaning and purpose.'
Incident Details
Maggie-May Ann Moody died after allegedly being attacked by a dog at a home in Dormanstown, Redcar, on April 9. The dog is not believed to belong to a banned breed. Following the incident, two men aged 36 and 45, along with a 31-year-old woman, were arrested and have since been released on conditional bail.
Family Statement
In a statement released through Cleveland Police, the family said: 'Maggie changed us in so many ways. She was everything to us. She gave us meaning and purpose every day and we feel empty. As parents and a family, we have been robbed of a beautiful lifetime and memories with her.'
They added: 'As a family we were all present with Maggie at the hospital, and we never left her side. Her brother and sister adored little Maggie and will miss her dearly, as they had plans for the rest of their lives. Our lives will never be the same again, she will always be in our hearts.'
The family concluded by asking for privacy: 'We as a close family would like the press to please respect our privacy and ask that they do not attend the funeral and allow us to grieve. Goodnight god bless baby girl x.'
