Woman dead following two-dog attack near Clacton-on-Sea
Police say a 39 year old man has been arrested
Police in Essex have confirmed that a woman has died following a suspected dog attack in Jaywick.
Specialist officers went to Hillman Avenue at around 4pm yesterday afternoon after reports of a woman being assaulted by two dogs. The victim was found with serious injuries and pronounced dead at the scene.
“I know there will be speculation about the breed of the dogs involved"
Detectives have been carrying out enquiries following the incident with a 39 year old man arrested on suspicion of dangerous dog offences - he remains in custody. Both dogs, of an unspecified breed, have been destroyed.
Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 39 year-old man from Jaywick was later arrested on suspicion of dangerous dog offences and he is currently in custody.
Chief Superintendent Glen Pavelin said:
“My thoughts, and those of our officers and staff, are with the family of the woman who died yesterday.
“This incident will be a huge shock to the community and I understand their concerns.
“We’ll have officers in the area throughout today so please come and speak to them if you have any information or are worried.
“Experienced detectives are leading the investigation to identify exactly what has happened.
“I know there will be speculation about the breed of the dogs involved. We’re waiting for confirmation from experts about this before releasing further details and I’d ask people not to speculate.
“If anyone has any information about what has happened please contact us.”
If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then contact 101 and quote incident 723 of February 3rd.