Riley pictured previously with his sisters, Sophie and Sasha, and his hero Teddy. Credit: Family photo 
 
 Little Co Down boy Riley Gedge-Duffy, who was rescued from a tumble-dryer by Teddy the Dog, is said to be on the mend and looking forward to a reunion with his hero. The five-year-old has been in hospital since suffering burns and numerous bumps and bruises when the tumble-dryer turned on automatically after he climbed in and closed the door. He was only saved from more serious injuries when the dog – who previously saved the family when a phone charger caught fire - raised the alarm. 
 
 Teddy went to get help and Riley's parents found the little boy going round and round in the tumble-dryer. Credit: Family photo 
 
 “Riley’s waiting on the doctors coming round to assess him,” his dad, Aaron Duffy, said on Tuesday. “He’s due to have a CT scan today, so that’s the concerning part at the minute – just to make sure that he gets through that all right.” He added: “He had X-rays yesterday and they were happy enough with that, but they just want to double-check and clear any bruising that’s in and around the head. “But he’s up smiling and he’s in good enough form, so fingers crossed if that goes well, we might get him home this evening.” 
 
 Riley suffered bumps and bruises as well as burns. Credit: Family photo 
 
 The rescue by cockapoo ‘Super Teddy’ made headlines across the UK and Riley’s dad said he spoke out about what had happened to make other parents aware of the possible dangers around tumble-dryers. While some brands require a manual start, the family’s starts automatically when the door is closed – and they didn’t realise it could be closed from the inside. “It’s something that never, ever crossed my mind,” Aaron said. The family will now have to look at securing their utility room as Riley, who has Down’s syndrome, loves to explore and hide away and doesn’t understand the risks. And, while Teddy may be there to look after her little buddy, his parents will certainly be hoping no more heroics are required from their clever pooch. 

 A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy suffered burns to his arms, back and head when he became trapped in a tumble dryer at his Co Down home. 
 
 Riley Gedge-Duffy, who has Down's syndrome, climbed into the machine which started automatically at the family home in Bangor on Sunday. 
 
 His father Aaron Duffy (42) said their dog, Teddy, alerted his wife to the danger. 
 
 "The dog was barking like mad and running backwards and forwards to the tumble dryer but because it was so dark inside, she could not see where Riley was. 
 
 "They could hear banging and crashing and could see his iPad going round and round. We suspect he was inside for a couple of minutes. 
 
 "She pulled Riley out and started pouring cold water over him. 
 
 "I arrived home about 40 seconds later, stripped him and took him into the shower to cover him in cold water. After that I just dialled 999. 
 
 "It doesn't not bear thinking about what might have happened if the dog had not been there." 
 
 Riley is being treated at the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald. 
 
 "He's doing very well, apart from the burns and bruising to the head," Mr Duffy added. 
 
 A hospital spokeswoman has described the boy's condition as "comfortable".
– A 5-year-old Irish boy has his dog to thank for saving his life after he became trapped in a tumble dryer Sunday, Irish News reports. The machine started automatically after Riley Gedge-Duffy, who has Down's syndrome, climbed in and closed the door, ITV News reports. The family dog, Teddy, started "barking like mad and running backwards and forwards to the tumble dryer," says Riley's dad. Riley's mom heard "banging and crashing," pulled the boy out, and poured cold water over him. He's now hospitalized with bruises and burns to his arms, back, and head, but it could have been much worse: "It doesn't ... bear thinking about what might have happened if the dog had not been there," Riley's dad says.