General · 11 April 2026

19-year-old woman dies in dog attack in Essex

A 19-year-old woman has sadly died after a severe dog attack at a house in Essex. Emergency services found her with serious injuries in Leaden Roding on Friday at 22:45 BST, but she was pronounced dead. A 37-year-old man from Dunmow was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerous dog, and the animal was seized.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 April 2026 at 18:11

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