Woman (28) and man (19) charged in relation to boy’s death in Caerphilly dog attack
10 year-old Jack Lis died tragically in Penyrheol
Last updated 9th Mar 2022
On November 8th last year, police were called to a house in Penyrheol, Caerphilly following reports of a dog attack.
Jack Lis, who was only 10 years-old had died at the scene.
A 28-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man, both from the Caerphilly area, were arrested on suspicion of being in the charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death.
Both have now been charged with these offences, released on bail, and are due to appear at Newport Magistrates Court on 7 April, 2022.
The 19-year-old man has also been charged with a further five offences between the dates of 4 – 7 November 2021.
These are 2 charges of being a person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury and 3 charges of being a person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.
Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hobrough said:
“The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised charges for two people who were previously arrested on suspicion of the offence of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death.
“The CPS reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings are active and all the defendants have a right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
Still active
He said his officers were continuing their enquiries:
“This development does not also mean that our investigation has concluded; it is still active, and we will speak any other person of interest as our enquiries into this matter continue.
“Since we started this investigation in November, there has been significant interest about this in our communities.
“It is vital that people continue to think about how their social media comments or posts could impact an ongoing investigation, and Jack's grieving family.
“Once again, my condolences and thoughts are with Jack’s family, friends, school friends and everyone affected by this within the community.”
A man from the Mountain Ash area, now aged 35, attended voluntarily in relation to an offence of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. He was later released.
Two men from the Caerphilly area, both aged 18, were arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death. Both were released without charge.
Enquires are continuing and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log reference 2100392510.