Key Facts

• A nine-month-old baby boy died after being attacked by an XL bully dog in Rogiet, Wales.
• The incident happened on a Sunday evening, and the baby was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Gwent Police confirmed the dog was a six-year-old XL bully, registered with a certificate of exemption before a breed ban took place.
• The dog was sedated, removed from the house, and put down by a vet. No arrests were made.
• Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend stated that a Dog Legislation Officer or court-approved expert can determine a banned breed officially.
• Since 1 February 2024, owning an XL bully without an exemption certificate has been illegal in England and Wales.
• Despite the ban, dog attacks increased by 2% in 2024 compared to 2023, with 31,920 attacks recorded in England and Wales.