9-Month-Old Baby Killed in 'Awful' Dog Attack at Home in 'Quiet Community' The incident took place at a home in southeast Wales on Sunday, Nov. 2 By Gabrielle Rockson Gabrielle Rockson Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers entertainment and human interest stories. She's interviewed David Beckham, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and many others. Her previous work can be found in OK! Magazine, MyLondon, GRM Daily, and more. People Editorial Guidelines Published on November 3, 2025 07:28AM EST Leave a Comment A police officer stands outside of the property where a dog attacked and killed a 9-month-old baby. Credit : Dimitris Legakis/Athena Pictures/Shutterstock NEED TO KNOW Police say that a 9-month-old baby was killed in a dog attack in southeast WalesThe incident occurred on Sunday, Nov. 2 around 6:00 p.m. local timeThe baby was pronounced dead at the scene and the dog was "seized and removed from the property," police say A 9-month-old baby has been killed in a dog attack in southeast Wales. The Gwent Police confirmed in a press release that the incident occurred on Sunday, Nov. 2 around 6:00 p.m. local time. “We received a report of a dog attack in an address in Crossway, Rogiet,” officials wrote. “Officers attended along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service.” They added, “A 9-month-old baby was pronounced dead at the scene. The dog has been seized and removed from the property.” A police officer stands outside of the property where a dog attacked and killed a 9-month-old baby. Dimitris Legakis/Athena Pictures/Shutterstock In a statement, Chief Superintendent John Davies said that authorities were investigating the incident. “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,” he said. “If you have concerns or information then please do stop and talk with us.” Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Related Stories 2 Boys Killed, Their 3 Sisters Hospitalized After Police Car Crashes into Family’s Minivan While Responding to Emergency Mom Can’t Believe Another Parent Is Asking Guests to Pay to Attend Her Kid’s Birthday Party: ‘Is This Normal?’ Neighbors told the BBC that they were in shock over the tragedy, adding that they witnessed police cars and ambulances at the scene. "It's a deep and profound sense of shock that such a thing should happen in amidst our quiet community," Rogiet county councillor Peter Strong told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast, per the BBC. "A baby is a deep source of joy and love and to lose a baby in these circumstances is just awful." A bouquet of flowers is left outside of the property where a dog attacked and killed a 9-month-old baby. Dimitris Legakis/Athena Pictures/Shutterstock Our new app is here! Free, fun and full of exclusives. Scan to download now! He added that people should "stay calm, to give the family the space they need to grieve in peace", and that the community would "stand together.” People with information are asked to contact the Gwent Police by calling “101, quoting log reference 2500349915.” “You can also send us a direct message on Facebook or X. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling +44 0800 555 111,” they added. Close Leave a Comment Read more: Human Interest Real People Real People Tragedy