What happened to Jonte William Bluck?

Jonte William Bluck, a nine-month-old baby, was killed in an attack by the family's XL bully dog at his father's home in Rogiet, Wales.

What was the cause of Jonte's death?

The provisional cause of Jonte's death was a compressive head injury, consistent with a dog bite.

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Nine-Month-Old Killed in Vicious XL Bully Attack

Q: Who was arrested in connection with Jonte's death?

A man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s from Rogiet were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury resulting in death, as well as child neglect.

17 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Infant Jonte William Bluck killed by family dog
Provisional cause of death: compressive head injury from dog bite
Police investigation ongoing, two arrests made

Nine-Month-Old Killed in Vicious XL Bully Attack

On November 2, 2025, a nine-month-old baby named Jonte William Bluck was killed in a vicious attack by the family's XL bully dog at his father's home in Crossway, Rogiet. The provisional cause of death was determined to be a compressive head injury, consistent with a dog bite.

An inquest into Jonte's death was opened at the Gwent Coroner's Court on Monday, November 13, 2025, but has been adjourned until August 4, 2026, as the police investigation continues. Area coroner Rose Farmer stated that Jonte sadly passed away on the day of the incident after being conveyed to the Grange University Hospital.

Following the tragic incident, a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s from Rogiet were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control, causing injury resulting in death, as well as child neglect. They have since been released on police bail as the inquiries continue.