A nine-month-old baby has been killed in a shocking dog attack.
Officers were called to a report of a dog attack in an address in Crossway, Rogiet around 6pm on Sunday.
A baby was pronounced dead at the scene.
The dog has been seized and removed from the property, Gwent Police said in a statement.
They urged locals to limit speculation because of the ‘potential impact on the family and friends of those involved.’
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They added: ‘Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.’
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.’
Rogiet is a village and parish in the county of Monmouthshire in Wales with a population of around 1,200.
The Welsh Ambulance Service said: ‘We were called today 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.’