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'Brave' three-year-old killed by 'dangerous' dogs on-farm

Daniel Twigg, 3, died at Carr Farm, Rochdale, on May 15 2022

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Manchester Crown Court heard that Daniel Twigg (pictured) was attacked for at least 15 minutes by two dogs at the farm.
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Manchester Crown Court heard that Daniel Twigg (pictured) was attacked for at least 15 minutes by two dogs at the farm.

A 'caring, intelligent and brave little boy' was attacked and killed by dogs for 'at least' 15 minutes at a farm, a court has heard. Greater Manchester Police confirmed Daniel Twigg, who was only three-years-old,...

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