Woman killed in dog attack at house named locally

A woman who died following a dog attack at a house has been named locally as Jamie-Lea Biscoe.

Essex Police was called to Long Hide, in the village of Leaden Roding, near Dunmow, at 22:45 BST on Friday and found a 19-year-old woman with serious injuries.

Despite "the best efforts of emergency services", she was pronounced dead at the scene, the force said.

A man, 37, from Dunmow, was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury resulting in death.

The force said the dog had been seized and specialist officers ensured the scene was safe.

A police cordon remained at the house on Sunday.

On Saturday, Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper 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.

"Experienced detectives are leading the investigation to understand exactly what has happened."

The force appealed for anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or any other footage to get in touch, quoting incident 1419 of 10 April.

St Michael and All Angels church in the village said it would be joining in prayer and lighting candles on Sunday afternoon.

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