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Nine-Month-Old Baby Killed in Dog Attack at Home in Rogiet

Police opened an investigation after seizing the dog, urging residents to avoid speculation.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to an address on Crossway in Rogiet around 6pm on Sunday.
  • Paramedics pronounced the infant dead at the scene despite a large response from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
  • Specialist units attended, including a Cymru High Acuity Response Unit, an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, a Duty Operations Manager, an Emergency Ambulance and the Hazardous Area Response Team.
  • Gwent Police seized the dog and officers remain on site conducting further enquiries, according to Chief Superintendent John Davies.
  • Police requested information from the public and a significant presence, including armed response units, was reported in the area.