Woman killed in dog attack in Liverpool

Emergency Services were called out at around 4:25pm

Author: Nathan MarshPublished 3rd Oct 2022
Last updated 4th Oct 2022

Emergency services are in Kirkdale tonight, following a dog attack this afternoon which has left one woman dead.

Police were called at around 4.25pm by the ambulance service, who reported that a woman in her 60s was being attacked by dogs inside a property on St Brigids Crescent.

She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene and her next of kin have been made aware.

Detective Inspector Gavin Mulcahy said:

"We understand the shock this incident will cause in the local community and beyond.

"Our officers are at the scene carrying out further enquiries so if you have any information please let us know."

There is a large service response in the area this evening (Monday 3rd October) with an ambulance, two forensic vans and a number of police cars at the scene.

A cordon's in place while officers carry out there investigations.

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