Gwent Police has issued an update on Monday following the death of a nine-month old baby in Rogiet
Police remain at a home on Crossway in Rogiet, Caldicot, following the death of a baby in a dog attack(Image: John Myers)
Police investigating the death of a baby boy after a dog attack in south Wales have confirmed that the pet has been put down. In a press conference late on Monday afternoon, assistant chief constable Vicki Townsend of Gwent Police offered her condolences to the family of the nine-month old, who died at the scene of the attack in the village of Rogiet in Monmouthshire on Sunday evening.
A huge emergency response was sent to the scene at around 6pm, including dozens of police vehicles, armed response units, and several ambulances.
The baby, who as yet has not been named by police, died at the scene. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here.
Tributes left at the scene in Rogiet, where a nine-month old baby died on Sunday night(Image: John Myers)
Assistant chief constable Vicki Townsend said: “Our officers attended a report of an attack by a family dog in an address in Crossway, Rogiet, at around 6pm on Sunday, November 2.
“A nine-month old boy was pronounced dead at the scene by personnel from the Welsh Ambulance Service. The family of the child are being supported by dedicated officers.
“The dog was sedated and removed from the property and taken to a vet where it was put down.
Assistant chief constable Vicki Townsend of Gwent Police provides an update following the death of a baby boy on Sunday(Image: John Myers)
“We are in the very early stages of this investigation and officers are continuing to carry out various lines of enquiry to understand the circumstances of this tragic incident.
“Enquiries are still ongoing to establish the breed of the dog. It is important that we are certain of the breed and we will release information once it has been formally confirmed.
“No arrests have been made at this time.
Police at the scene on Monday (Image: PA)
“We understand that an incident like this can have an impact on our communities but we urge people not to speculate and to consider the impact that speculation can have on the family and on friends of the family.
“If you have any information at all, or if you have any concerns, please contact us.”
Officers from Gwent Police have remained at the property on Monday and the force is asking any members of the public with any information about Sunday’s fatal incident to contact them on 101.
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