Sunday, October 16, 2016

TOT TRAGEDY



Four-month old baby savaged to death by Staffordshire bull terrier-type dog and his brother is left with ‘life-changing injuries’

Archie Rogers

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 Darby
Archie’s parents paid tribute to their son, saying “heaven has gained a beautiful little angel”
Attack ... A Staffordshire bull terrier on owners Facebook page
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.
Family ... John and Clare
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Family … Uncle John and policewoman Auntie Clare
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The boys’ mum Jade Rogers was treated for injuries after trying to save her sons from the dog
The attack happened at an address in Colchester, Essex, today
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The attack happened at an address in Colchester, Essex
The two young children are seriously injured in hospital
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The baby tragically died in hospital after being seriously injured by the dog
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Flowers and teddies have been left at the scene in Colchester after the baby boy was mauled to death
“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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