'Multiple penetrating' dog bites to the neck revealed as cause of death for Caterham dog attack victim
It has also been revealed 28-year-old Natasha Johnston was a dog walker
An inquest opening into the death of Caterham dog attack victim - 28-year-old Natasha Johnston - has revealed "multiple penetrating" dog bites to the neck was the cause of her death.
Surrey Coroner's Court heard today that Ms Johnston was a dog walker - who was out with a number of dogs when she was attacked.
The coroner, Simon Wickens, said: "A post-mortem examination was carried out at Royal Surrey County Hospital on January 18.
"The medical cause of death (was) given as 1a) shock and haemorrhage including perforation of the left jugular vein, and in 1b) the pathologist places multiple penetrating dog bites to her neck.
"The reason for the inquest required is the nature of the traumatic injuries.
"I offer Natasha's family and indeed all those touched by her life my sincere condolences".
A fixed date of June 29th has been set for the inquest to begin.
This comes as last week, Surrey Police said they had closed their investigation into her death, with no prosecutions being brought against any individuals.
Eight dogs were seized at the scene by officers - none of them were banned breeds.