"A 19-year-old woman was found with serious injuries and was later pronounced dead at the scene. Police believe she had been attacked by a dog."
"The dog involved in the incident has been seized to ensure the scene was safe. Police have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control."
"In 2024, there were 31,920 dog attacks on people recorded in England and Wales, a 2% increase from the previous year."
"Essex police said they would have officers in the area and appealed to the community for any further information regarding the incident."
A 19-year-old woman was fatally attacked by a dog in Essex, prompting police to arrest a 37-year-old man for being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog. The incident occurred on Friday evening in Dunmow, where the woman was found with serious injuries and later pronounced dead at the scene. The dog involved has been seized for safety. In 2024, dog attacks in England and Wales increased by 2%, with 31,920 incidents recorded. Police are seeking further information from the community.
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