Man Arrested After Dog Kills 19-Year-Old Woman in Essex

A 19-year-old woman died after being attacked by a dog at a house in Leaden Roding, Essex.

“- Published A woman has died following a dog attack at a house in Essex”

BBC

Police were called to the property at 10:45pm on Friday, April 10.

BBC

She was pronounced dead at the scene despite emergency services' best efforts.

A 37-year-old man from Dunmow was arrested and remains in custody.

The dog was seized by police.

Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said the incident will be a shock to the local community.

The incident sent shockwaves through the local community.

Police sources said the dog involved was not a banned breed.

Essex Live

Experienced detectives are leading the investigation.

In a separate incident, a baby girl died as a result of a dog bite in Redcar.

The force has been carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances.

The man was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death.

“A woman has died following an incident involving a dog at a house in Dunmow”

Essex Police

The dog was seized as evidence.

Essex Police have urged anyone with information to get in contact.

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The incident adds to growing scrutiny of dog ownership laws.