This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-59219695
The article has changed 13 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Caerphilly dog attack: Mum's tribute to 'sweet' boy who died | |
(31 minutes later) | |
Jack Lis died at a house in Penyrheol, Caerphilly, on Monday afternoon | Jack Lis died at a house in Penyrheol, Caerphilly, on Monday afternoon |
The mother of a 10-year-old boy who was killed by a dog has paid tribute to her "beautiful" and "sweet" son. | |
Jack Lis died at a house in Pentwyn, Penyrheol, Caerphilly, on Monday afternoon. | |
The dog was destroyed by officers. | |
In a Facebook post, his mum Emma Whitfield wrote: "With so much heart break and before close friends and family see his name in the news, I have to announce our beautiful boy Jack was taken so tragically yesterday." | |
She said it was "not our dog, nor did it happen at our family home". | |
"He was out to play. We love you so much our sweet, sweet boy." | |
Ch Supt Mark Hobrough confirmed the attack "did not happen in the house owned by Jack's family, but inside another property on a nearby street". | |
Paramedics went to the scene where the boy was pronounced dead. | Paramedics went to the scene where the boy was pronounced dead. |
"My condolences and thoughts are with Jack's family, friends, school friends and everyone affected by this within the community," Ch Supt Hobrough said. | |
"Officers are continuing to make further inquiries at this time and will remain at the scene as the investigation progresses." | "Officers are continuing to make further inquiries at this time and will remain at the scene as the investigation progresses." |
Neighbours described being alerted to "screaming" in the street. | Neighbours described being alerted to "screaming" in the street. |
Flowers have been left at the scene where the boy died | Flowers have been left at the scene where the boy died |
Resident Lorrine Urvine said: "The kids - they were hysterical. | Resident Lorrine Urvine said: "The kids - they were hysterical. |
"And within minutes I've never seen so many police cars in my life." | "And within minutes I've never seen so many police cars in my life." |
Neighbour Tracey Lawrence said: "The little boy that lives there ran over to a neighbour saying the dog was attacking his friend and the neighbour couldn't help and couldn't save the boy." | Neighbour Tracey Lawrence said: "The little boy that lives there ran over to a neighbour saying the dog was attacking his friend and the neighbour couldn't help and couldn't save the boy." |