A five-month-old baby is currently in hospital following an alleged dog attack.
Gwent Police attended to an address in Penyrheol, Caerphilly, Wales, at around 9.10am, on Saturday, April 29 following reports of a dog attack. Officers attended the scene alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
The baby was taken to hospital and reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries. It is also understood that no other animals were involved in the incident, with the dog involved being seized by officers, Wales Online reports.
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Chief Inspector Laura Bartley 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.” A Gwent Police spokesperson said: "We were called to an address in Penyrheol, Caerphilly at around 9.10am on Saturday April 29, following reports of a dog attack.
"Officers attended, alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, a five-month-old baby was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The dog was seized by officers. No other animals were involved in the attack."
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