Overview
- Emergency services were called to a home on Crossway in Rogiet at around 6pm on Sunday, where the baby was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The dog was seized, sedated, removed from the property and later euthanised by a veterinarian.
- A Dog Legislation Officer confirmed the animal was an XL Bully registered with DEFRA, with the exemption certificate issued in 2024.
- Gwent Police report no arrests and urge the public not to speculate, noting only DLOs or court‑approved assessors can make official breed determinations.
- A community fundraiser for the family quickly exceeded its initial target, raising more than £8,000, while reports about fireworks remain unverified.