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 4 | Version 5 |
---|---|
Caerphilly dog attack: Mum's tribute to 'sweet' boy who died | Caerphilly dog attack: Mum's tribute to 'sweet' boy who died |
(31 minutes later) | |
Jack Lis died at 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 Caerphilly on Monday afternoon. | |
The dog was destroyed by police, who said it was "extremely aggressive". | |
His mother Emma Whitfield wrote on Facebook: "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." |
Police have not yet been able to confirm the breed of the dog which has been described as "large and powerful". | |
A neighbour said someone had gone running to intervene and wrestle the dog off at the house in Pentwyn, Penyrheol. | |
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". | 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 Jack died | Flowers have been left at the scene where Jack died |
At the scene with reporter Nelli Bird | At 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". |
He said the dog had been acting "extremely aggressively". | |
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 are continuing at the scene | 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 Lorraine 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". |