A nine-month-old baby has been killed following a dog attack in southeast Wales.
Gwent Police said officers responded to a report at an address in Crossway, Rogiet on Sunday evening.
Officers attended the scene alongside Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics.
The nine-month-old baby was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Gwent Police.
Chief Superintendent John Davies said: “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.”
The dog believed to have carried out the attack has been seized and removed from the property, police confirmed.
Residents have said the incident has left them profoundly shocked.
Locals reported seeing ambulances and police vehicles on the residential street shortly after the incident.
The police cordon had been removed by around 10pm, with crime scene investigation vehicles moving in after emergency services left the area.
According to data from Gwent Police, 539 dog attacks were reported from February 2024 to January this year.
In the same time period in 2023/24, 426 incidents were recorded – a 26.5 per cent increase.
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