A WOMAN has been mauled to death by two dogs as police arrested a man.
Officers were called to Hillman Avenue in Jaywick, Essex, shortly after 4pm yesterday where they found a woman seriously injured.
A woman has been mauled to death by two dogs as police arrested a man
Essex PoliceOfficers were called to Hillman Avenue in Jaywick, Essex, shortly after 4pm yesterday[/caption]
Cops believe she was attacked by two dogs and the animals were later destroyed, the force said.
A 39-year-old man from Jaywick was arrested on suspicion of dangerous dogs offences and remains in custody.
The woman died at the scene and Essex Police said it was trying to establish the circumstances which led to the incident, but added there was no wider threat to the community.
Chief Superintendent Glen Pavelin said: “My thoughts, and those of our officers and staff, are with the family of the woman who died yesterday.
“This incident will be a huge shock to the community and I understand their concerns.
“We’ll have officers in the area throughout today so please come and speak to them if you have any information or are worried.
“Experienced detectives are leading the investigation to identify exactly what has happened.
“I know there will be speculation about the breed of the dogs involved.
“We’re waiting for confirmation from experts about this before releasing further details and I’d ask people not to speculate.
“If anyone has any information about what has happened please contact us.”
If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please contact police.
Please quote incident 723 of February 3.
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