Mum and dad charged after son, 3, dies in 'dangerous dog' attack

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Two people have been charged in connection with the death of a three-year old boy who was attacked by a dangerous dog. Daniel Twigg died after being injured in the incident in Tunshill Lane, Milnrow, Rochdale, on May 15 2022.

His parents, Mark Twigg, 42, and Joanne Bedford, 36, both of King Street, Radcliffe, have now been charged with gross negligence manslaughter.

They are due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on July 31. Following Daniel's death, his family paid tribute to their 'happy, kind and caring little boy', saying he was ‘loved by everyone’. READ MORE: "Are you serious?": The moment paedophile teacher Rebecca Joynes was arrested They added: "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." In a statement issued today, GMP said: "A man and a woman have been charged in connection of the death of three-year-old Daniel Twigg from May 2022. "Daniel sadly died after sustaining injuries as a result of being attacked by a dangerous dog on Tunshill Lane, Milnrow in Rochdale on Sunday 15 May 2022. "Mark Twigg (31/03/1982) of King Street, Radcliffe and Joanne Bedford (16/10/1987) of the same address, have been charged with gross negligence manslaughter.