The 10-year-old boy who was killed by a dog in Caerphilly, southern Wales, has been named as Jack Lis.

Jack was attacked while visiting a friend’s house in a nearby street

“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.

Gareth Rees, head teacher of Cwm Ifor Primary School which Jack attended, said: “The whole school community has been rocked by the tragic events of the past 24 hours.

“Jack was a bright and caring pupil who was popular amongst his peers and the teaching staff at Cwm Ifor.