A nine‑month‑old child died following a dog attack on a street in Rogiet, Monmouthshire, Sunday evening at about 18:00, and police are investigating the incident.
Fatality
A nine‑month‑old child died following a dog attack on a street in Rogiet, Monmouthshire, Sunday evening at around 18:00.
Scene and response
Medical services attending the scene confirmed the child’s death after performing a full examination. Police from Gwent county are present and conducting the investigation.
Police statement
Deputy Inspector John Davies said officers are on scene and will continue the inquiry as the investigation progresses. No arrests have been made because of the child’s death.
Dog seized, breed under scrutiny
The dog has been removed from the house. Investigators are determining its breed, as Welsh law restricts ownership of certain breeds, including Argentine dogs, Japanese mastiffs and American pitbull terriers.