Update: 28-Year-Old Woman Arrested In Connection With Dog That Killed Boy While Visiting Friend
A 28-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a dog that mauled a 10-year-old boy to death in the United Kingdom on Monday.
Recall that a young boy, who is now named as Jack Lis, died following a “horrific” dog attack after visiting a school friend’s house in the village of Penyrheol, near Caerphilly, South Wales.
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Police were called after screams were heard coming from a house where children were playing on Monday afternoon, November 8.
Neighbours said they called police after hearing screaming coming from the home in Pentwyn, near Caerphilly.
The boy, described as a ‘beautiful’ and ‘sweet’ boy was mauled to death at the scene by the dog, which was then shot dead by a police marksman.
A woman has now been arrested and questioned on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death, and was released on bail.
Neighbours said they believe the ‘large and powerful’ dog was an American pit bull, but tests have yet to verify the breed.
Speaking on the arrest, Gwent Police Chief Superintendent Mark Hobrough said;
As we’ve arrested an individual on suspicion of an offence linked to the attack, and spoken to two others voluntarily, we’re looking to identify where any criminal matters have occurred. I understand that there is a lot of interest about this in our communities.
It is vital that people are considering the tone and language used in comment posted on social media about the identities of anyone involved in this matter as part of our inquiries.
He added;
As this is a live investigation, such comments may have an impact on our ability to bring anyone found to have committed a criminal offence to justice.
On her part, Jack’s mother Emma Whitfield paid tribute to her ‘beautiful’ son, writing on Facebook;
With so much heart break […] I have to announce our beautiful boy Jack was taken so tragically yesterday. 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.
