A 19-year-old woman has tragically died following a suspected dog attack at a home in Essex.
Shock Incident in Leaden Roding
Police rushed to a property in Long Hide, Leaden Roding, at 10:45pm on Friday, April 10, after reports of an attack. Officers found the young woman with serious injuries. Despite heroic efforts by emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
37-Year-Old Man Arrested
A 37-year-old man from nearby Dunmow was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death. He remains in police custody. Specialist officers secured the scene and seized the dog involved.
Police Appeal for Information
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 concerns. Experienced detectives are leading the investigation to understand exactly what has happened.”
If you have information, CCTV, dashcam footage or any relevant details, contact Essex Police quoting incident 1419 of April 10.
