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Dad's horror finding daughter dead after dog attack
13 Apr
Summary
- A teenager died from a dog bite wound to her neck.
- Her father was bitten by the dog while attempting CPR.
- The family pet dog and its puppies were seized by police.
A devastating dog attack has tragically claimed the life of 19-year-old Jamie-Lea Biscoe in Leaden Roding, Essex. Her father, Jack Biscoe, discovered her body in his bedroom on Friday night after returning home. The teenager had suffered a fatal bite wound to her neck.
During his desperate attempt to administer CPR, Mr. Biscoe was attacked by the family pet, Shy, a seven-year-old lurcher, sustaining significant injuries including part of his ear being bitten off. Police seized the dog and her puppies following the incident.
Mr. Biscoe, who had owned Shy since she was a puppy, described the dog as the 'softest dog' and his daughter's 'best friend', expressing profound grief and disbelief at the sudden loss. A GoFundMe page has been established by Jamie-Lea's aunt to help cover funeral costs.
Authorities confirmed Jamie-Lea died from injuries sustained in the dog attack. Mr. Biscoe was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog but was later released on bail pending further investigation. The breed of the dog is being formally established.
