Police have launched an investigation after a baby was rushed to hospital following a dog attack in Wales. The animal has now been seized after inflicting non-life threatening injuries on the five-month old.
Chief Inspector Laura Bartley of Gwent Police 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.”
Gwent Police were called to an address in Penyrheol, Caerphilly at about 9.10am last night (April 29), a spokesman said.
He added: “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.”
Express.co.uk has contacted Gwent Polie and the Welsh Ambulance Service for more details.