Tributes pour in for woman killed by pet dog in Coventry
It happened on Monday afternoon.
Last updated 24th Jul 2024
The family of a woman killed by her pet dog in Coventry have paid tribute a 'beautiful and kind-hearted young lady.'
Kelly Reilly was attacked at an address in Wexford Road at around 12.15pm on Monday (22 July).
Tragically, nothing could be done to save the 33-year-old mother and she died a short time later.
In a tribute her family said: "Kelly was the most beautiful, kind-hearted young lady anybody could meet. She is going to be truly missed by everyone that she knew from family to friends.
"She was the most amazing mum, daughter, sister , auntie, fiance, niece, cousin and friend to many.
"The family are so broken and are finding it difficult to come to terms that they are never going to see her beautiful face again.
"Kelly would light up any room she walked into. She had the biggest heart and cared for everyone around her.
"Kelly's passing has hit her family, friends and wider community very bad. Kelly was a very family-orientated young lady and would do anything for anyone. She had a heart of gold. She will forever be in our hearts and will continue to live on in all our lives."
Police say their thoughts are with Kelly's family and friends at this devastating time.
Following tests it has been established the dog was an American Bulldog, and it has been humanely destroyed.
The death has been reported to the coroner and we'll assist them with their enquiries into Kelly's sad death.