A quiet Welsh community has been left shattered after the tragic death of a nine-month-old baby following a dog attack at a residential property.
The incident occurred in the Felinfoel area near Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, on Monday afternoon, prompting an immediate emergency response.
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed they were called to the property at approximately 3:25 PM following reports of a serious incident involving an infant and a dog.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Despite the rapid arrival of paramedics and police officers, the infant was pronounced dead at the scene. The family are currently receiving support from specially trained officers during this unimaginably difficult time.
Police have confirmed that the dog involved in the incident has been safely contained and secured while investigations continue. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police stated: "Our thoughts are with the family at this tragic time. We are supporting them as our investigation to establish the exact circumstances continues."
Community in Mourning
The tight-knit community of Felinfoel has been left reeling from the news, with neighbours expressing their shock and devastation. Local residents described the area as typically quiet and family-friendly, making the tragedy even more shocking.
One neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, told reporters: "This is absolutely heartbreaking. Nobody can quite believe what's happened. Our whole community is thinking of the family."
Ongoing Police Inquiry
Authorities have emphasised that their investigation is in its early stages, with officers working to understand the full circumstances surrounding the incident. The police have not released further details about the breed of dog involved or the specific dynamics of the attack.
Detectives are conducting house-to-house inquiries and examining the property as part of their thorough investigation into this devastating incident.
