Dog attack live updates as baby dies in horror incident
The attack took place at a property in Caldicot and the child was pronounced dead at the scene
Emergency services incident in Caldicot
A nine-month-old baby has died following a dog attack at a property in Rogiet, Monmouthshire. Emergency services were called to an address on Crossway, Rogiet, near Caldicot, at around 6pm on Sunday, 2 November, after reports of a dog attack.
Dozens of police vehicles, including armed response units, and several ambulances were seen in the area as part of a large emergency response.
Gwent Police confirmed that officers attended the scene along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, but the baby was pronounced dead at the scene.
The dog involved in the incident has been seized and removed from the property, police said.
Police incident in Rogiet, Caldicot (Image: Jonathan Myers)
Police have remained at the scene as enquiries continue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting log reference 2500349915, or to send a direct message on Facebook or X.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
We will bring you all the latest updates on our liveblog below.
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Key Events
10:55Holly Morgan
‘All we heard was screaming police cars’
Another neighbour has told WalesOnline that all they could hear at first was “screaming police cars”.
He said: “I’ve lived here all of my life, It’s a lovely quiet village.
“What’s happened is absolutely terrible. Truly I feel nothing other than heartfelt sorrow for the family.
“After hearing the police cars I thought, ‘what is going on?’ So me and some other neighbours came out to see. Someone said they could smell smoke, so at first we thought maybe it was a fire, or a car crash.
“Our mind never would have taken us to what had really happened. When we found out how bad it really was, we all went back inside.”
10:42Ellie Gosley
‘It’s an incredibly painful moment for the whole community’
Reform Senedd member for South Wales East Laura Anne Jones said she is “deeply saddened” by the news from Rogiet last night.
In a social media post, she said:
I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the tragic loss of a young life in Rogiet. My heart goes out to the family and all those who knew and loved this little one.
This is an incredibly painful moment for the whole community, and I know many people will be feeling grief and disbelief.
My thoughts remain with the family and everyone affected as they face the difficult days ahead.
10:16Holly Morgan
Neighbour describes incident as ‘just horrific’
Another neighbour described the incident as “very close to home” for her as she is pregnant.
She said: “I can’t imagine how the mother is feeling right now. It’s just horrific. I instantly felt sick when my husband told me the news.”
She also called on all speculation to stop.
10:09Ellie Gosley
Local community group send condolences to all those affected
Caldicot Town Team, a local community group run by volunteers have issued a statement on last night’s tragic incident. A post from the group said:
Whilst we don’t normally report on news we would like to take a moment to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the news surrounding the dog attack in Rogiet last night.
It’s never easy to hear about, especially on our own doorsteps but please can we respectfully ask people not to speculate on events that transpired. Those affected are dealing with a horrific tragedy and we ask that their privacy is respected and that they are given time to grieve without speculation or rumour.
Our sympathies, thoughts and best wishes are with the family at this time.”
09:43Holly Morgan
Incident has been ‘really shocking’ for neighbours
One neighbour, a 31-year-old man living 5 doors down from the property, said he was “shocked to hear what had happened.”
It’s just terrible. We only moved here a few weeks ago, and from what we have seen so far it’s a really nice, quiet place to live. This has been really shocking.”
09:28Holly Morgan
Neighbour said dog attack happened in ‘a really quiet area’
One man has told WalesOnline that were “hundreds” of police at the scene last night.
The man, who didn’t want to be named, said : “I’ve never seen anything like it, it’s usually a really quiet area, everyone keeps themselves to themselves. They had to block off the one way system it was closed for hours.”
He added that he doesn’t know what dog was involved in the incident.
09:20Ellie Gosley
The scene this morning
Here are the latest images from the scene on Crossway in Rogiet. One police car and two officers remain outside an address this morning.
(Image: John Myers)(Image: John Myers)
08:58Ellie Gosley
‘The village is in mourning’
Labour councillor for the Rogiet ward Peter Strong told BBC Radio Wales that the village “is in mourning” after the death of a nine-month-old baby in a dog attack on Sunday evening.
He said:
The village is in mourning today. [There is] a deep and profound sense of shock that such a thing should happen in the midst of our quiet community.
A baby is a deep source of joy and love and to lose a baby in these circumstances is just awful and we can’t even begin to imagine the sense of grief that the family are feeling this morning.
We’re a friendly community, we are blessed with many people who devote themselves to the care of those who live around them and I’m sure they will stand together today and I just appeal for people to be calm, to give the family the space that they need to grieve in peace.
I would like to thank the police and the other emergency services who attended the scene last night. I’m sure they too are feeling that deep sense of grief and shock along with the rest of us.”
08:46Ellie Gosley
Police working to establish breed of dog involved in incident
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the breed of the dog involved in the incident, police have said. The dog was seized and removed from the address in Crossway, Rogiet, yesterday evening.
WalesOnline has contacted Gwent Police for an update. You can catch up on everything we know here.
08:24Ellie Gosley
Police remain at scene
Officers have remained at the scene of last night’s tragic dog attack on Crossway, in the small village of Rogiet.
22:55Lois McCarthy
What we know so far
Here’s our story on everything we know about tonight’s tragic events. Our team will be back in the morning for all the latest on the terrible incident.
Our thoughts go out to all those involved.
22:45Lois McCarthy
Police still on scene
Police have confirmed that officers are still on the scene and expected to remain so overnight as enquiries continue.
22:23Lois McCarthy
“Heartbreaking”: Tributes pour in following tragic news
The tragic events of this evening have sparked a wave of emotion from the public, with many sending their thoughts to the family involved. One person emotionally wrote: “My heart is bleeding for all affected by what has happened this evening in Rogiet. Praying hard for those affected.”
Another said: “Absolutely heartbreaking, thoughts are with the family.”
