A three-year-old boy who died as a result of a dog attack has been named as Daniel John Twigg.

On Sunday (May 15), Daniel was outdoors with a number of dogs in an area surrounding his home on Carr Lane, Milnrow.

He was found with serious injuries before being taken to hospital, but died a short time later.

Now, a 48-year-old man has been arrested under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 after he handed himself in to police. He reimains in police custody for questioning.

Several dogs have been seized and one dog, a Cane Corso, has been humanely destroyed.

It has also been revealed that a previous incident on Carr Lane involving a dog took place in April 2021.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed in a statement: "At around 10.50pm on Friday, April 9 2021, we received a report that at around 6pm a 17-year-old girl had been bitten by a dog on Carr Lane, Milnrow."

A 48-year-old man was arrested and released facing no further action.

Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: "I send my condolences to Daniel’s loved ones.

"This is a heart-breaking time for them, specially trained colleagues are supporting them.

"Though a man is in custody, our investigation is very much ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and ensure any criminal offences in relation to Sunday’s incident are identified and prosecutions sought."

Anyone with information should share it via 0161 856 7386 or gmp.police.uk. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.