Two arrests after baby killed in XL bully dog attack
Since a nine-month-old baby boy was killed in an XL bullyin south-east Wales, two people were arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a dog dangerously out of control. On Sunday evening, Gwent Police and paramedics attended an address in Crossway, Rogiet, near Caldicot, Monmouthshire, where they were The baby died at the scene. The arrests were made as part of a wide variety
of probes, according to Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend, who advised people "not to speculate. The man in his 30s and the woman in her 20s were also arrested on suspicion of child abuse and released on bail, according to the police.
The six-year-old dog was registered and that a certificate of exemption had been issued in 2024, according to Gwent Police, before the breed was banned. ACC Townsend has warned the public over any online rumors, and if anyone has questions
please contact us directly.on the dog involved, a male, black XL bully, and its recent conduct,
she said. "People should think about how their online activity, in particular social media messages or posts, could influence the ongoing probe and the criminal justice process.I understand that there is a lot of curiosity in this area, but this is now a live criminal investigation,
People in the village said they saw police cars and ambulances on the streets late Sunday evening, and the quiet community
was finding it difficult to cope with the horrendous
activities. The village is in mourning, according to Rogiet county councillor Peter Strong, but vowed residents would stand together.
It's a deep and profound sense of surprise that such a thing should happen in the midst of our tumultuous neighborhood. Mr Strong appealed to local people to
give the family the space they need to grieve in peace.
Since 1 February 2024, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL Bully without having an exception license, but the number of dog attacks has actually increased in 2024 compared to a year ago. According to Freedom of Information statistics gathered from police forces, there were 31,920 dog attacks in England Wales in 2024, a 2% increase on 2023. However, the figures may not depict the complete picture because three police forces did not have valid data.
