MP Catherine Fookes has said she is “deeply shocked and saddened” to hear about the tragic dog attack that occurred in Rogiet Sunday evening.

The incident happened at a house in Rogiet and although paramedics and police rushed to the scene the nine month old baby could not be saved after being attacked by a dog.

Ms Fookes went on to say that her thoughts “are with the loved ones of the nine-month-old child who lost their life.”

She said she has spoken to Gwent Police, who are carrying out a full investigation into the incident.

“I also want to thank the emergency services for their swift response. I know that the close-knit Rogiet community, and all of us across Monmouthshire, will pull together at this most difficult time, she added

Rogiet Community Council also posted: “We express our deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones affected by yesterday’s tragedy in Crossway.”

A Gwent Police spokesperson said: “We received a report of a dog attack at a property in Crossway, Rogiet, near Caldicot, around 6pm on Sunday, November 2.