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Man and woman charged over boy's dog attack death

Three-year-old Daniel TwiggImage source, Police handout
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Daniel Twigg died in May 2022 after being attacked by a dangerous dog

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A man and a woman have been charged over the death of a three-year-old boy who was attacked by a dangerous dog.

Daniel Twigg died after sustaining injuries from the dog on Tunshill Lane, Milnrow, Rochdale, on 15 May 2022.

Mark Twigg, 42, of King Street, Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, and Joanne Bedford, 36, of the same address, have been charged with gross negligence manslaughter.

They are due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on 31 July.

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