A five-month-old child has been rushed to hospital after a canine assault in Caerphilly.
Emergency providers had been referred to as to Penyrheol on Saturday morning to experiences of a canine assault, police mentioned in an announcement.
The child was taken to Cardiff’s College Hospital of Wales with accidents which have since been deemed non-life-threatening.
Law enforcement officials seized the canine and Gwent Police has confirmed no different animals had been concerned.
The drive mentioned: “We had been referred to as to an tackle in Penyrheol, Caerphilly at round 9.10am on Saturday following experiences of a canine assault.
“Officers attended, alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
“A five-month-old child has been taken to hospital with non-life threatening accidents.
“The canine was seized by officers. No different animals had been concerned within the assault.”
Chief Insp Laura Bartley mentioned officers could be making additional inquiries and would “stay on the scene because the investigation progresses”.
“It’s potential that you could be see ongoing police exercise in Caerphilly as a part of this work, however please don’t be alarmed,” she mentioned.
“You probably have considerations or info then please do cease and speak with us.”
Particulars of the canine’s breed concerned in Saturday’s assault haven’t but been launched by police.
Caerphilly MP Wayne David mentioned he had been left “in shock” by the information, after two latest deadly canine assaults within the space which befell inside a half-mile radius of the incident on Saturday.
Jack Lis, 10, from Caerphilly, died after being mauled by an XL Bully canine in November 2021, whereas Shirley Patrick, 83, died after being attacked by a canine in Caerphilly in December.
“There have been numerous incidents round Penyrheol,” the BBC quoted Mr David as saying. “It reveals there must be recognition that every one canine are probably harmful, significantly ones with a robust physique.
“Canine like this should be dealt with with nice care and warning. They should be skilled correctly.
“It’s about accountable canine possession. Youngsters shouldn’t be capable of go close to them.
“We should guarantee that all homeowners are conscious of what they’re taking up when they’re small puppies to guarantee that folks recognise that conserving a canine like it is a large endeavor.”
