A nine-month-old baby boy was killed by a family dog in south-east Wales.
Police officers and paramedics were called to an address in Crossway, Rogiet near Caldicot, Monmouthshire, at about 18:00 GMT on Sunday.
According to Gwent Police, the baby was pronounced dead at the scene by personnel from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
The dog was sedated, removed from the property and taken to a vet where it was put down.
The force added no arrests had been made and enquiries were still ongoing.
Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend said: “The family of the child are being supported by dedicated officers. Our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.
“We are in the very early stages of the investigation and officers are continuing to carry out various lines of enquiries to understand the circumstances of this tragic incident.
“Enquiries are still ongoing to establish the breed of the dog, it is important that we’re certain of the breed and will release the information once it has been formally confirmed.
“We understand that an incident like this can have an impact on our communities, but we urge people to not to speculate and to consider the impact that speculation can have on the family and friends of the family.
ACC Vicki Townsend urged anyone with any information or concerns to contact the police.
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