Four-month old baby savaged to death by Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog and his brother is left with ‘life-changing injuries’
Little Archie Darby died from his injuries after being attacked by a Staffie-type dog
PC Clare Ferdinand, 31, is believed to own the dog that attacked two kids and a woman in Colchester, Essex
A BABY died and his toddler brother was badly hurt when they were savaged by a dog at their aunt and uncle’s home — a week after moving in for “a better life”.
Archie Joe and Daniel-Jay Darby were staying with the couple when the Staffordshire bull terrier-type beast pounced.
Archie’s parents paid tribute to their son, saying “heaven has gained a beautiful little angel”
Attack … A Staffordshire bull terrier on owner’s Facebook page
They had recently moved in to their aunt and uncle’s home with their mum, Jade.
It has been suggested the pet may have attacked the young children in an effort to establish territory after they moved into the home.
Four-month-old Archie Joe was mauled and one-year-old Daniel-Jay suffered “life-changing” injuries and was in hospital.
Their mum Jade Rogers, 24, was also treated for wounds sustained as she tried to save her sons.
Unconfirmed reports suggested she was in the bath when the attack took place in Colchester, Essex.
In a statement on Friday, the boys’ parents said of their “loveable” sons: “It doesn’t seem real that our little Archie Bum has gone to heaven and our little Daniel is in intensive care because of a tragic, tragic incident.
“We have lost our gorgeous little four-month-old baby and our beautiful 22-month-old boy is being treated for his injuries.
“Heaven has gained a beautiful little angel and he will be greatly missed by us all. Our other little soldier is still fighting strong.”
Police confirmed the dog had been removed from the property and was destroyed on Friday with the owners’ permission.
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