Woman Mauled by Dog After Car Stops on Chigwell Road
Just after midnight on Wednesday 8 March, a car halted on Ongar Road, Chigwell, after its occupants spotted a dog in the middle of the road.
When the woman passenger, in her 50s, stepped out, the dog attacked her, leaving serious wounds to her arm and leg.
Police Hunt for Witnesses and Footage
PC Jack Witney, leading the investigation, urged the public to come forward. He said, “We’d particularly like to see any footage of the incident. We understand a dark-coloured security van may have recorded the attack.”
How You Can Help
If you have CCTV, dashcam, or any other footage connected to this incident, please get in touch.
- Submit a report on the Essex Police website.
- Use the online Live Chat service, available Monday to Friday, 10am-9pm (excluding public holidays).
- Call Essex Police on 101.
For emergencies, always dial 999.
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- Phone: 0800 555 111
Quote crime reference 42/41398/23 to ensure your information reaches the right team quickly.
