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| Jade Anderson death: prosecution 'unlikely' in dog attack case | Jade Anderson death: prosecution 'unlikely' in dog attack case |
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| Police said it is "unlikely" they will prosecute anyone over the death of a 14-year-old girl who was mauled by a pack of dogs. | Police said it is "unlikely" they will prosecute anyone over the death of a 14-year-old girl who was mauled by a pack of dogs. |
| Jade Anderson was discovered with wounds consistent with a dog attack at a property in Chaucer Grove, Atherton, near Wigan, on 26 March. | Jade Anderson was discovered with wounds consistent with a dog attack at a property in Chaucer Grove, Atherton, near Wigan, on 26 March. |
| She was visiting the house, the home of a friend, and was alone when she was attacked by four dogs – believed to be two bull mastiffs and two Staffordshire bull terriers – which were later shot by police marksmen. | She was visiting the house, the home of a friend, and was alone when she was attacked by four dogs – believed to be two bull mastiffs and two Staffordshire bull terriers – which were later shot by police marksmen. |
| A fifth dog, which was not considered a danger to the public, was "contained" at the scene. | A fifth dog, which was not considered a danger to the public, was "contained" at the scene. |
| Last night a spokesman for Greater Manchester police said they could not prove a crime had been committed, although said a prosecution may be brought in the future. | Last night a spokesman for Greater Manchester police said they could not prove a crime had been committed, although said a prosecution may be brought in the future. |
| He said: "At this stage of the inquiry we do not have anything evidentially to categorically prove a crime has been committed, therefore it is unlikely at this stage we will be seeking to bring a prosecution. | He said: "At this stage of the inquiry we do not have anything evidentially to categorically prove a crime has been committed, therefore it is unlikely at this stage we will be seeking to bring a prosecution. |
| "That is not to say that no prosecution will ever be brought, and we still have a number of inquiries to make. | "That is not to say that no prosecution will ever be brought, and we still have a number of inquiries to make. |
| "While we do not want to be drawn on the politics surrounding the legislation of dangerous dogs, we are nonetheless bound by the law. | "While we do not want to be drawn on the politics surrounding the legislation of dangerous dogs, we are nonetheless bound by the law. |
| "As always, our thoughts are with Jade's family, and we continue to offer them support at such a difficult time in their lives." | "As always, our thoughts are with Jade's family, and we continue to offer them support at such a difficult time in their lives." |
| Speaking after the tragedy, her family were said to be "devastated" at the teenager's death. | Speaking after the tragedy, her family were said to be "devastated" at the teenager's death. |
| Jade was a pupil at Fred Longworth High School in Tyldesley, where the head teacher, Jan Garretts, led tributes to the youngster. | Jade was a pupil at Fred Longworth High School in Tyldesley, where the head teacher, Jan Garretts, led tributes to the youngster. |
| Garretts said: "We are all deeply shocked and saddened by Jade's tragic death. She had only been a pupil at the school since the summer but had made a real impact in that short time. | Garretts said: "We are all deeply shocked and saddened by Jade's tragic death. She had only been a pupil at the school since the summer but had made a real impact in that short time. |
| "Jade was a lively student who always had a smile on her face. She loved music and dance and was a regular at our after school dancing club. | "Jade was a lively student who always had a smile on her face. She loved music and dance and was a regular at our after school dancing club. |
| "She will be greatly missed by the school community." | "She will be greatly missed by the school community." |
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