A woman has died after being attacked by a dog in Southend. Essex Police said officers were called to an address in Retort Close, Southend, by the ambulance service at 11.30pm on Monday.
Police said the dog involved in the incident has been seized and has been assessed by a Dog Liaison Officer as not a banned breed. The force said it was not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Our deepest sympathies are with the family of the woman involved at this time... we would ask that the privacy of the woman's family is respected.
Police arrested eight people in total and seized seven weapons after several incidents of disorder and violence in Southend. Powers allowing officers to stop and search for weapons remained in place.
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