Woman Killed in Dog Attack in Essex
A 19-year-old woman was killed in a dog attack on Friday. It happened at 10:45pm in Leaden Roding, Dunmow, Essex, United Kingdom.
A 37-year-old man was arrested. He is suspected of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control. The man remains in police custody.
Klear Note — Fatal dog attacks are rare in the UK. Police can charge owners if a dog injures or kills someone while dangerously out of control.
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- in custody being held by police and not free to leave
- suspicion police believe he may have broken the law