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Caerphilly dog attack: Mum's tribute to 'sweet' boy who died Caerphilly dog attack: Mum's tribute to 'sweet' boy who died
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Jack Lis died at a house in Penyrheol, Caerphilly, on Monday afternoon Jack Lis died at 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.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.Jack Lis died at a house in Pentwyn, Penyrheol, Caerphilly, on Monday afternoon.
The dog was destroyed by officers. The dog was destroyed by police.
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."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".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.""He was out to play. We love you so much our sweet, sweet boy."
A neighbour said someone had gone running to intervene and wrestle the dog off.A neighbour said someone had gone running to intervene and wrestle the dog off.
Jack was a pupil at Cwm Ifor Primary School whose head teacher, Gareth Rees, said the whole school community "has been rocked by the tragic events of the past 24 hours". Jack was a pupil at Cwm Ifor Primary School in Caerphilly, whose head teacher, Gareth Rees, said the whole school community "has been rocked by the tragic events of the past 24 hours".
Flowers have been left at the scene where the boy died Flowers have been left at the scene where Jack died
At the scene with reporter Nelli BirdAt the scene with reporter Nelli Bird
People have started to leave flowers at the house where the attack happened - "RIP Little One" is one of the messages.People have started to leave flowers at the house where the attack happened - "RIP Little One" is one of the messages.
Many have described the panic and chaos of the scenes yesterday as police arrived on the scene.Many have described the panic and chaos of the scenes yesterday as police arrived on the scene.
Those officers remain outside the house today, with forensic officers now in and out gathering evidence.Those officers remain outside the house today, with forensic officers now in and out gathering evidence.
The house is in the middle of a large housing estate, family homes with kids' toys in the gardens of many of the houses.The house is in the middle of a large housing estate, family homes with kids' toys in the gardens of many of the houses.
Today, the shock and sadness in the community is clear - a murky and wet day in Caerphilly mirrors the mood of many.Today, the shock and sadness in the community is clear - a murky and wet day in Caerphilly mirrors the mood of many.
Ch Supt Mark Hobrough, of Gwent Police, confirmed the attack "did not happen in the house owned by Jack's family, but inside another property on a nearby street".Ch Supt Mark Hobrough, of Gwent Police, confirmed the attack "did not happen in the house owned by Jack's family, but inside another property on a nearby street".
Officers were called to the house at 15:55 GMT following reports of a dog attack. Paramedics were also called to the scene, where the boy was pronounced dead. Officers were called to the house at 15:55 GMT on Tuesday following reports of a dog attack. Paramedics were also called to the scene, where Jack 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."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."
Investigations were continuing on Tuesday Investigations are continuing at the scene
Neighbours described being alerted to "screaming" in the street on Monday afternoon.Neighbours described being alerted to "screaming" in the street on Monday afternoon.
Resident Lorrine Irvine said: "The kids - they were hysterical. Resident Lorraine Irvine 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."
Another resident, Ricky Willis said: "The first I heard of it my neighbour knocked on my door, it's a big shock. Another resident, Ricky Willis, said: "The first I heard of it my neighbour knocked on my door, it's a big shock.
"I've lived on this road for 46 years and I've never seen anything like this happen.""I've lived on this road for 46 years and I've never seen anything like this happen."
One neighbour, who asked not to be named, described the scene as "chaos".One neighbour, who asked not to be named, described the scene as "chaos".
While another said: "I feel sick to my stomach thinking about what happened to that boy."While another said: "I feel sick to my stomach thinking about what happened to that boy."
Head teacher Mr Rees described Jack as a "bright and caring pupil who was popular amongst his peers and the teaching staff".Head teacher Mr Rees described Jack as a "bright and caring pupil who was popular amongst his peers and the teaching staff".
"Our thoughts are very much with his family at this difficult time and we now need time and space to heal together as a school community.""Our thoughts are very much with his family at this difficult time and we now need time and space to heal together as a school community."
He said support was being made available for pupils and staff over the coming days "as we come to terms with this devastating news".He said support was being made available for pupils and staff over the coming days "as we come to terms with this devastating news".