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Nine-month-old baby dies after dog attack in Wales

The baby was pronounced dead at the scene and the dog was seized and removed from the property

Rebecca Whittaker
Monday 03 November 2025 02:16 EST
Police were called to an address in Crossway, Rogiet, Wales
Police were called to an address in Crossway, Rogiet, Wales (Google Maps)

A nine-month-old baby has died after a dog attack in Wales.

Gwent Police and paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service attended the property on Crossway in Rogiet, Monmouthshire, at about 6pm on Sunday.

The baby was pronounced dead at the scene, and the dog was seized and removed from the property.

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 Welsh Ambulance Service said: “We were called today at 6.02pm 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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