FOURTH person is arrested after dog mauled two people, with an 83-year-old widow fighting for her life
- Fourth arrest after dog attack in Caerphilly left a woman, 83, fighting for her life
- She remains in hospital with life threatening injuries and man, 55, also injured
- Large black XL bully cross was seized by Gwent Police officers and destroyed
- Three men, aged 20, 25 and 31, and woman, 28, all from Caerphilly were arrested
A fourth person has been arrested after a dog mauled two people and an 83-year-old widow was left fighting for her life in a south Wales town.
Police confirmed that a man and woman were taken to hospital following the attack at an address in Heol Fawr, Caerphilly, at about 3.15pm on Saturday, December 3.
Officers attended, including specially trained firearms officers, alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, an 83-year-old woman was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries, where she remains.
A 55-year-old man was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Gwent Police said that the dog, a large black XL bully cross cane corso breed, was seized by officers and has been destroyed. No other animals were involved in the attack.
Police officers at an address in Heol Fawr, Caerphilly, on Saturday December 3 after a dog attack which left a woman, 83, fighting for her life
Police confirmed that a man and woman were taken to hospital following the attack at an address in Heol Fawr, Caerphilly, at about 3.15pm on Saturday, December 3
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury.
The people arrested are a 20-year-old man, 25-year-old man, 31-year-old man, and a 28-year-old woman, all from the Caerphilly area.
They have all been released under conditional bail.
Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Sedgebeer said: ‘Officers will be making further enquiries as the investigation progresses.
‘It is possible that you may see ongoing police activity in Caerphilly as part of this work, but please do not be alarmed.
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury. Pictured: Police at the scene on December 3
He added: ‘If you have concerns or any information regarding this dog and its previous behaviour then please do stop and talk with us.
‘Alternatively, please call us on 101, quoting log reference 2200407170. You can also send us a direct message on Facebook or Twitter. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.’
Police said the incident has been reported to the IOPC in line with their normal procedures.
