The devastated mum of a 10-year-old child killed by a dog has paid tribute to her "sweet, sweet boy".
Police have formally named the child as Jack Lis, who was attacked by the dog while out playing.
The tragic schoolboy died at the scene, with police and paramedics were called to Pentwyn, Caerphilly at roughly 3.55pm on Monday, November 8, according to Wales Online.
Mum Emma Whitfield posted to 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.
"It was not our dog nor did it happen at our family home. He was out to play."
She urged people to stop speculating about what had happened and said the family would not be talking to the media.
"We love you so much our sweet sweet boy," she said.
The dog was destroyed by firearms officers and no other animals were involved in the attack.
Tributes and flowers for Jack have been left at the scene.
Chief Superintendent Mark Hobrough said: “My condolences and thoughts are with Jack’s family, friends, school friends and everyone affected by this within the community.
“We can confirm that the attack did not happen in the house owned by Jack’s family, but inside another property on a nearby street.
“Officers are continuing to make further enquiries at this time and will remain at the scene as the investigation progresses.
“There will be a significant presence of officers in this area of Caerphilly as our enquiries continue. Please do not be alarmed."
There was still a large police presence at the house this morning and several properties were cordoned off as officers controlled access to the scene.
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