‘The angels will look after you’: Floral tributes appear after baby boy mauled to death by dog in Doncaster

Floral tributes have been placed outside a house in Doncaster after a 12-day-old baby boy was tragically mauled to death by a dog.
By Michael Broomhead
Published 15th Sep 2020, 20:34 GMT
Updated 15th Sep 2020, 20:38 GMT
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A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence after the incident in Woodlands over the weekend.

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Police said the baby had suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a dog and sadly died a short time later in hospital.

Floral tributes outside the house where a 12-day-old baby was mauled to death by a dog. Picture: Tom Maddick/SWNS.Floral tributes outside the house where a 12-day-old baby was mauled to death by a dog. Picture: Tom Maddick/SWNS.
Floral tributes outside the house where a 12-day-old baby was mauled to death by a dog. Picture: Tom Maddick/SWNS.
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A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to an address on Welfare Road at around 3.30pm on Sunday following reports that a dog had attacked a child.

“On arrival at the property, emergency services discovered a 12-day-old baby boy had been bitten by a dog and suffered serious injuries.

“The child was taken to hospital, but sadly died a short time later.

“A 35-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. They have now been bailed while enquiries continue.”

A 35-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. They have both been bailed while enquiries take place. Picture: Tom Maddick/SWNS.A 35-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. They have both been bailed while enquiries take place. Picture: Tom Maddick/SWNS.
A 35-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. They have both been bailed while enquiries take place. Picture: Tom Maddick/SWNS.

The dog has been removed from the address, the force added.

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On our Facebook page, people told of their shock at the tragedy and paid tribute to the baby boy who passed away.

Sarah Oakley said: “RIP little man.”

Teresa Donoghue Spowart said: “RIP little one. The angels will look after you. Heartbreaking and very tragic.”

Police are continuing to investigate the tragedy. Picture: Tom Maddick/SWNS.Police are continuing to investigate the tragedy. Picture: Tom Maddick/SWNS.
Police are continuing to investigate the tragedy. Picture: Tom Maddick/SWNS.

Julie Carling said: “That poor helpless baby boy. Heartbreaking.”

Louise Scott added: “Absolutely devastating news. Sleep tight little man. Thinking of the family at such a sad time.”

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Anyone with information about the incident should call police on 101.

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