Armed police units and dozens of other emergency service vehicles descended on a Welsh town this evening (November 2) after police confirm a baby was killed by a dog.
The nine-month-old baby has died after a dog attack in Rogiet, south-east Wales, on Sunday, Gwent Police said.
Gwent Police said in a statement: “We received a report of a dog attack in an address in Crossway, Rogiet around 6pm on Sunday 2 November. Officers attended along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. A nine-month-old baby was pronounced dead at the scene.”
An eyewitness has said the huge emergency services response has centred on Crossway in Rogiet, Caldicot. The dog has been seized and removed from the property.
(Image: Jonathan Myers)
Chief Superintendent John Davies added: “We understand that there will be concerns around this incident, but officers are on scene and will be making further enquiries as the investigation progresses. If you have concerns or information then please do stop and talk with us.
Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101, quoting log reference 2500349915.
You can also send us a direct message on Facebook or X. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.
The Welsh Ambulance Service said: “We were called today at 18.02 to reports of a medical emergency in Rogiet, Caldicot. We sent one Cymru High Acuity Response Unit, an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, a Duty Operations Manager and one Emergency Ambulance. Crews were supported by our Hazardous Area Response Team.”
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