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
Police investigating the death of a baby boy after a dog attack in south Wales have issued two major updates on the dog involved.
Gwent Police confirmed that the pet has been put down but that the breed fo the dog is still unkown. 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.
Dozens of police vehicles, armed response units, and several ambulances rushed to the scene at around 6pm. Sadly, the baby, who as yet has not been named by police, died at the scene.
In an update yesterday evening ACC Vicki Townsend said: “Our officers attended a report of an attack by a family dog in an address in Crossway, Rogiet around 6pm on Sunday 2 November.
“A nine-month-old baby 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.
“We are in the very early stages of the investigation and officers are continuing to carry out various lines of enquiries to understand the circumstances of this tragic incident. Enquiries are still ongoing to establish the breed of the dog, it is important that we’re certain of the breed and will release the information once it has been formally confirmed. No arrests have been made.
“We understand that an incident like this can have an impact on our communities, but we urge people to not to speculate and to consider the impact that speculation can have on the family and friends of the family.
“If you have any information, or have any concerns, please contact us. We have officers in the area, you can stop and speak to them, you can call 101, send a direct message on social media, or contact us via our website.”
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