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Reggie Young dog bite death: Dad Ryan Young denies neglect | Reggie Young dog bite death: Dad Ryan Young denies neglect |
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The father of a three-week old baby boy who died after allegedly being bitten by a pet dog has denied child neglect. | |
Reggie Young was attacked at his home in Falkland Road, Sunderland, on 20 June last year and died in hospital. | Reggie Young was attacked at his home in Falkland Road, Sunderland, on 20 June last year and died in hospital. |
Ryan Young, 30, of the same address, also denied assault and being in charge of a dangerous dog at Sunderland Magistrates' Court. | Ryan Young, 30, of the same address, also denied assault and being in charge of a dangerous dog at Sunderland Magistrates' Court. |
He was granted bail and will next appear at Newcastle Crown Court on 18 February. | He was granted bail and will next appear at Newcastle Crown Court on 18 February. |
The small terrier-type dog involved in the attack has since been destroyed. | The small terrier-type dog involved in the attack has since been destroyed. |