- Officers were called to Jaywick Sands, near Clacton-on-Sea, at around 4pm
A woman has died after being mauled to death by two dogs in a vicious attack along the seaside, with a man arrested on suspicion of dangerous dogs offences.
Essex Police officers were called to a property at Jaywick Sands, near Clacton-on-Sea, at around 4pm yesterday, where they found a woman who was seriously injured.
Officers believe she was attacked by two dogs, and the animals were later destroyed.
A 39-year-old man from Jaywick was arrested on suspicion of dangerous dogs offences and remains in custody.
The woman died at the scene, and Essex Police said it was trying to establish the circumstances which led to the incident.
The scene at Jaywick Sands yesterday evening as emergency services attended
A helicopter joined several police cars and an ambulance following reports yesterday
Essex Police officers were called to a property at Jaywick Sands, near Clacton-on-Sea, at around 4pm yesterday, where they found a woman who was seriously injured
The woman died at the scene, and Essex Police said it was trying to establish the circumstances which led to the incident. Pictured is the scene last night
Officers added that there was no wider threat to the community and the scene is now safe for members of the public.
Chief Superintendent Glen Pavelin said: ‘Experienced detectives are leading the investigation to identify exactly what has happened.
‘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.’
Contact the force online quoting reference 723 of Saturday, on information can be provided to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Those with CCTVC or other footage of the incident should contact the police, quoting incident 723 of February 3.
