A baby has been taken to hospital after an alleged dog attack in south Wales. Police were called to an address in Penyrheol, Caerphilly at around 9am this morning (Saturday, April 29) following reports of a dog attack.
Officers attended alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service and a five-month-old was taken to hospital. Their injuries are not said to be life-threatening.
The dog was seized by officers who are continuing to investigate what happened. No other animals were involved in the attack reports Wales Online.
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Chief Inspector Laura Bartley from Gwent Police said: “Officers will be making further enquiries at this time and will remain at the scene as the investigation progresses.
"It is possible that you may see ongoing police activity in Caerphilly as part of this work, but please do not be alarmed. If you have concerns or information then please do stop and talk with us.”
The incident is the third report of a dog attack in the area in recent years. Ten-year-old Jack Lis died on November 8, 2021 after being attacked at a friend’s house in Pentwyn, Penyrheol.
Brandon Hayden, 19, and Amy Salter, 29, pleaded guilty to being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog which caused severe injuries to Jack's head and neck.
Shirley Patrick, 83, also died in hospital after being savaged by a dog at an address in Heol Fawr, Penyrheol on December 3 last year.
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