Woman attacked by dog in south east London

A woman has been critically injured in a dog attack in southeast London.

A man also suffered minor injuries inside a home in Belvedere this morning.

The dog, which was tasered by police, has since died. It's not known what breed it was.

In a statement police said:

Police were called at approximately 08:55hrs on Monday, 20 November to reports of a woman being attacked by a dog inside an address in Bedwell Road, Belvedere.

Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene – a woman, no further details – was taken to hospital for treatment; she remains there in a critical condition.

A man also received minor injuries - he was taken to hospital for treatment.

The dog received injuries during the attack and Taser was discharged by officers who secured it in a separate room. It has since died.

Enquiries into the circumstances continue.

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