Savage dog mauls elderly woman to death: Cops arrest man and woman on suspicion of possessing banned breed
- The lady – who was in her 70s – was declared dead at the scene in Warwickshire
- Man and a woman arrested on suspicion of possession of a banned breed of dog
A woman pensioner has been mauled to death by an out-of-control, banned breed of dog.
The lady – who was in her 70s – was declared dead at the scene in a residential street in Bedworth, Warwickshire, at 3.50pm yesterday.
A 52-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a banned breed of dog and owning a dog dangerously out of control, Police confirmed.
The woman is in hospital and being treated for a non-life threatening injury sustained by the dog.
Superintendent Sutherland Lane of Warwickshire Police said: ‘This was a tragic isolated incident, and a full investigation is now underway to establish the circumstances surrounding it.
‘Thankfully dog attacks of this nature are exceedingly rare, but I recognise this will be deeply upsetting for the local community.
‘The public can expect to see a heightened police presence in and around the area while we conduct our enquiries. Please do come and speak to one of our officers if you have any information that could help with our investigation.’
Officers have seized the animal and moved it to a secure facility.
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