A teenager has died after being attacked by a dog at a house in Essex.
The incident happened at a house in Leaden Roding, near Dunmow, at 10.45pm on Friday.
Essex Police were called to the property on Long Hide where they found a 19-year-old woman with serious injuries.
A force spokesperson confirmed she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police at the scene after a 19-year-old died in a dog attack at a property in Leaden Roding, Essex. Credit: ITV News Anglia
A 37-year-old man from Dunmow was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death and remains in custody.
The dog was seized and police officers remain at the scene carrying out investigations.
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper, from Essex Police, said: “I know this incident will be a shock to the local community.
“My thoughts, and those of us all at Essex Police, are with the loved ones of the woman who died yesterday.
Police cars in Leaden Roding, Essex, after a teenager died in a dog attack at a property in the village. Credit: ITV News Anglia
“We will have officers in the area throughout today so please come and speak to them if you have any information or have any concerns.
“Experienced detectives are leading the investigation to understand exactly what has happened.”
Investigators are appealing for information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to the incident.
Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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