A woman has died after a dog attack in a house in east London - with police seizing two XL bullys from the property.
The Metropolitan Police said the victim was a woman in her 50s and the attack happened in Hornchurch on Monday afternoon. 'Police were called to Cornwall Close around 1.12pm... to reports of a woman attacked by a dog,' a force spokesperson said. 'The woman was treated by medics from London Ambulance Service, but sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene. 'Due to the threat posed, armed officers attended. After assessing the situation, officers were able to safely seize two dogs.
'These were registered XL Bully dogs and prior to officers' arrival had been contained inside a room in the house. They did not leave the house at any time during the incident. 'The family of the woman, who was the owner of the dogs, are being supported by officers.' This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
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