Police investigate baby’s death in ‘unbelievably awful’ dog attack

3 Nov 2025 • 7:19 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A nine-month-old baby has died after being attacked by a dog in Rogiet, Wales.
  • Gwent Police and paramedics were called to an address in Crossway at 6pm on Sunday following reports of the incident.
  • The infant was pronounced dead at the scene, and the dog involved has since been seized by authorities.
  • Local councillor Peter Strong described the community as being “in shock” and “mourning” over the “unbelievably awful” event.
  • Residents, including Katherine Close from the Rogiet Community Junction cafe, expressed heartbreak and a profound sense of disbelief at the tragedy.

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