Horror as woman, 34, mauled to death by dog at home as cops seize beast

A WOMAN has died after being mauled by a dog at a property.Only one of the beasts is said to have been involved in the attack.

Two dogs were seized from a property at Retort Close on Monday
Two dogs were seized from a property at Retort Close on Monday

THERE are specific regulations in place that prohibit certain dog breeds from being owned or bred in the UK.Essex Police said two dogs were seized at the home in Retort Close and have been “assessed by a Dog Liaison Officer as not a banned breed”.”While our investigation into the circumstances of this tragic incident continues, we would ask that the privacy of the woman’s family is respected.”So what breeds are banned?

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Detective Superintendent Gary Biddle said: “Our deepest sympathies are with the family of the woman involved at this time.

Banned dog breeds in the UK

She was blue-lighted to hospital with serious injuries before passing away during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The 34-year-old, who has not yet been named, was savaged around 11.30pm on Monday at an address in Southend, Essex.

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