‘Boy, 3, killed in attack was with number of dogs’

A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy suspected of being killed in a dog attack was outdoors with a “number” of dogs, police said as they referred themselves to independent watchdogs over the incident.

Ambulance and police were called about 1.15pm on Sunday after reports a child had been injured at the property at Carr Farm, in Carr Lane, Milnrow, Rochdale. The youngster was taken by ambulance to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it is investigating the incident and “previous incidents involving dogs” at the same address.

Police said inquiries have established that the boy was outdoors with a number of dogs prior to being found with serious injuries. Several dogs have been seized and one destroyed.

GMP Assistant Chief Constable Scott Green said: “Our thoughts, of course, remain with the loved ones of the young boy who so sadly died following yesterday’s incident. Specially trained officers have been deployed to support them. A thorough investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and review other incidents of note.”