Tragic Details Emerge in Baby's Dog Attack Death
A coroner's investigation has begun into the devastating death of a nine-month-old baby who was killed by a family dog in Monmouthshire.
Jonte William Bluck was staying at his father's home in Crossway, Rogiet, on 2 November 2025 when the fatal incident occurred.
The area coroner, Rose Farmer, confirmed the baby was bitten by the family's dog and was being transported to Grange University Hospital but died before arrival.
Provisional Cause of Death and Police Investigation
The provisional cause of death was given as a compressive head injury consistent with a dog bite.
Gwent Coroner's Court heard that an inquest was necessary because there was reason to suspect Jonte died as a result of the dog attack.
The dog involved was identified as a six-year-old XL bully that had been registered with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra).
A certificate of exemption had been issued for the animal in 2024, and the dog was subsequently put down following the incident.
Arrests Made and Inquest Adjourned
Following the tragedy, police arrested a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s, both from Rogiet.
They were taken into custody on suspicion of:
- Being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death
- Child neglect
Both individuals have been released on police bail while investigations continue.
The inquest was formally opened on Monday 17 November 2025 but has been adjourned until 4 August 2026 to allow for ongoing police inquiries.
This tragic case has raised further questions about XL bully regulations and public safety in communities across Wales and the wider UK.
