A dog has been seized by police over fears it may be a banned breed.
Gwent Police took the dog from an address in Risca on Friday, December 3 after a resident raised concerns.
The dog is thought to be a Japanese Tosa – a breed banned in the UK under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
The animal is being examined by dog legislation officers, Gwent Police has said.
Gwent Police Chief Superintendent Mark Hobrough said: “While the work to identify the breed of dog continues, I’d like to thank the community for their ongoing support.
“We take reports like this very seriously.
“I’d like to reassure residents in Risca and the surrounding areas that, while we’ve not received reports of this dog acting dangerously, it’s important we take these precautionary measures to determine the breed.”
He added: “If you have any concerns about this report, or believe you may have information about a potential banned or dangerous dog where you live, please speak to us.
“We’ll continue to talk to the owner throughout the indentification process and investigate the animal’s background.”
Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting reference 2100422149.
Gwent Police can also be contacted through direct message on social media, while Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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