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Police Confirm XL Bully With DEFRA Exemption Killed Nine-Month-Old in Rogiet

The six-year-old family dog held a 2024 exemption under the XL Bully restrictions.

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.