Woman, 34, killed after being attacked by a dog at home

A 34-year-old woman has been killed in a dog attack in Essex.

Emergency services were called to an address in Southend around 11.30pm on Monday night.

The woman was taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ and died at the Royal London Hospital Wednesday morning.

The dog has been seized by police, who confirmed it is not a banned breeds.

Another dog which is not believed to have been involved in the attack was also seized, Essex Police said.

Detective Superintendent Gary Biddle said: ‘Our deepest sympathies are with the family of the woman involved at this time.

‘While our investigation into the circumstances of this tragic incident continues, we would ask that the privacy of the woman’s family is respected.’

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