Family pay tribute to woman killed in Caterham dog attack
The 28-year-old died last week
Last updated 19th Jan 2023
The family of the 28-year-old woman from London who died last Thursday (January 13th) have paid tribute to her.
The statement, posted by Surrey Police, says: "This is an extremely difficult time for us and as well as dealing with this sudden loss in our family, the significant level of media interest and the graphic nature of some of the reporting, has been a source of additional distress. We continue to appeal for our privacy to be respected during our time of grief.”
The woman is yet to have been formally identified.
Surrey Police's investigation following the dog attack in Caterham last week is ongoing, with officers working with both a forensic pathologist and a veterinary pathologist.
Detective Inspector Josephine Horner, the senior investigating officer, said: “Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding this young woman’s sad death continue and we will provide further updates when possible.
“We know this incident has caused real concern in the local community and neighbourhood officers have been out in the area speaking to local residents over the past few days.
“We continue to ask people not to speculate on the circumstances whilst enquiries are underway.”
The eight dogs that were seized by Police Officers at the scene remain in police custody. Their owners are being updated.
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