A three-year-old boy has died following a suspected dog attack in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The incident occurred at a property in Milnrow on Sunday lunchtime. The child was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Detective Superintendent Jamie Daniels of GMP's Public Protection and Serious Crime Division described the event as a 'tragic, devastating incident' and assured the community that a thorough investigation is underway.
Police are looking into previous incidents involving dogs at the address. The investigation is being treated as a criminal matter, and a significant police presence will remain in the area to address any concerns from residents.
This attack comes months after a separate incident in the same area, where a 69-year-old woman and her dog were attacked by three Staffordshire Bull Terriers. However, police have stated there is currently no indication that the two attacks are linked.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 0161 856 5413 quoting incident 1615 of 15/05/2022, or via the GMP website or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
