Young Essex woman, 19, killed in 'dog attack'

A man has been arrested and remains in custody after the attack at a home in an Essex village

A young woman has died from serious injuries believed to be from a dog attack at a home in an Essex village. Police were called to an address in Dunmow, following an incident involving a dog at a house.

Officers were called to an address in Leaden Roding at 10.45pm yesterday (Friday 10 April). At the address, a 19-year-old woman was found with serious injuries. Sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We have been carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances, and we believe she had been attacked by a dog at the property in Long Hide. Specialist officers ensured the scene was safe and the dog has been seized.”

A 37-year-old man from Dunmow was arrested at the time. He has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death, and is currently in custody.

Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: “I know this incident will be a shock to the local community. My thoughts, and those of us all at Essex Police, are with the loved ones of the woman who died yesterday.

“We will have officers in the area throughout today so please come and speak to them if you have any information or have any concerns. Experienced detectives are leading the investigation to understand exactly what has happened.”

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with Essex Police. Please quote incident 1419 of April 10.

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