mackem 28,958 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 Police release woman, 28, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a vicious 'bulldog' mauled a nine-year-old boy to death at a Cornish holiday park A woman who was arrested after a nine-year-old boy was killed by a dog at a holiday park has been released under investigation. Frankie Macritchie, nine, was found dead by police inside a static caravan following the dog attack at around 5am on a Saturday. The 28-year-old woman, who has not been named, was detained on suspicion of having a dog dangerously out of control and manslaughter following the incident at Tencreek Holiday Park in Looe, Cornwall. On Sunday, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed she was no longer being held in custody, and her 'bulldog-type breed' pet remained in kennels while officers continued their investigations. Police also confirmed the boy and his family were guests at the caravan park from the Plymouth area. Detectives launched a search for the owner of the dog after they left the site, and eventually arrested her in Saltash in south-east Cornwall around three hours later. Tencreek Holiday Park spokesman Henry Joce said: 'It is with profound sadness that Tencreek Holiday Park management can confirm that emergency services were called to an incident in a static caravan just before 5am on Saturday April 13. 'Tragically, a 10-year-old child was pronounced deceased at the scene after being attacked by a dog present in the same caravan. 'Clearly our thoughts are very much with the family involved - they have our deepest sympathies. 'Tencreek Holiday Park staff are to be commended in the way they have dealt with a very distressing incident. 'Tencreek Holiday Park management continues to help police with their inquiries. 'The park will remain open offering normal service. Whilst the investigation is under way, no further statements will be made.' A 28-year-old woman believed to be the dog's owner was spotted shortly afterwards covered in blood. She claimed she had been attacked by her boyfriend and was pleading for help to leave the scene. A woman accompanied by a dog was later arrested on a train on suspicion of manslaughter 15 miles away in Saltash near Plymouth. The dog has since been transferred to kennels. Ashleigh Toms told The Mail on Sunday: 'I asked what had happened. 'She said she had been on a night out and had been attacked by her boyfriend who she said 'went nuts' at her. 'She asked for my help and for money to get a taxi, saying she needed to go to Saltash. 'I had no money but I said I would be happy to help her get the train, as I was getting it anyway. Police were called to Tencreek Holiday Park after reports of the attack, with paramedics dispatched shortly before 5am. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. He had been staying in a static caravan at the site. Looe resident Ashleigh Toms, 19, left her home at 6am yesterday and saw both the dog and the woman covered with bloodstains. 'I offered to come on the train with her and she thanked me a lot. She and the dog were covered in blood.' Ms Toms said she consoled the woman and paid for her ticket for the 50-minute journey to Saltash. Ms Toms boarded the train at the same time as the woman who she said 'went straight to the toilet to clean herself up'. She added: 'The woman got very upset on the train and started crying her heart out.' Miss Toms said she was shocked to learn of the arrest in Saltash and the tragedy that had happened earlier in the day. Tencreek Holiday Park describes itself as 'the number one choice for great-value touring, camping and caravan holidays near Looe and Polperro, on Cornwall's stunning South Coast'. Holidaymakers reported hearing screaming early yesterday morning and a spokesman for the park said: 'Emergency services were called to an incident in a static caravan just before 5am. 'Tragically, a ten-year-old child was pronounced deceased at the scene after being attacked by a dog present in the same caravan. 'Our thoughts are very much with the family involved. They have our deepest sympathies.' He said the park would 'remain open offering normal service'. Devon and Cornwall Police said: 'The boy's next of kin are aware and are being supported by police officers. Following this incident, searches were undertaken to locate the dog and its owner. t after 8am. The dog has since been transferred to kennels. Inquiries continue into this incident.' https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/police-release-woman-28-arrested-on-suspicion-of-manslaughter-after-a-vicious-bulldog-mauled-a-nine-year-old-boy-to-death-at-a-cornish-holiday-park/ar-BBVVwDa?ocid=spartanntp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 16,552 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 Read that yesterday Strange old tale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 28,958 Posted April 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 Cant understand why she did a runner with the dog and left a small child dead 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy b 816 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) Dear little lad,RIP some people who don't know the goings & the ways of a certain breed shouldlnt be nowhere near them woman sounds like a born & bred mongo Edited April 14, 2019 by Billy b 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kinkell 787 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 Totally horrific poor we lad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 16,552 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, Billy b said: Dear little lad,RIP some people who don't know the goings & the ways of a certain breed shouldlnt be nowhere near them woman sounds like a born & bred mongo Just had that conversation last night 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 23,631 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 Great shame, what that poor lad must have gone through. As for her doing a runner after her dog had killed a child, words fail me. My heart goes out to the parents losing a young lad and christ I know, they will never get over it. RIP young one. Arry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tilimangro 1,013 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 My heart goes out to the lads parents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,874 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 What a tragic loss,should been a joyous occasion a holiday, As for her fleeing the scene should be done for that as well . Rip poor lad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney100 1,179 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 must of been the stuff of nightmares, poor little lad hope she gets lifed off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,864 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 There's rumours local that there's more to it than been printed. R.I.P. poor little fella. D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 47,216 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 what f***ing parents leave their child unattended with a family friends dog?where were they?what were they doing?smells fishy to me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,938 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 They're opening the school tomorrow to support the kids, had a text saying so earlier but not sure what it'll actually do to help if I'm honest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 27,631 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 was the child not the womans whos been arrested???.....its not clear who the parents are... poor little lad....his last moments on this earth must have been horrific... its the reason I wont have dogs in the house...... 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,592 Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, TOMO said: was the child not the womans whos been arrested???.....its not clear who the parents are... poor little lad....his last moments on this earth must have been horrific... its the reason I wont have dogs in the house...... RIP little one. I've always had my dogs around me and mine in the house. All get educated the same, dogs and kids! I would never have a skitzy dog around me, let alone kids One thing that I can say about this cock, is he is very very gentle around kids. As much as I berate the cnut he's not aggressive and snappy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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