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Tragic Dog Attack Claims Young Woman's Life
12 Apr
Summary
- A 19-year-old woman died after a dog attack in Leaden Roding.
- A man was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog.
- The incident occurred on Friday evening, with a police cordon in place over the weekend.
A community is in shock after a 19-year-old woman died following a dog attack on Friday, April 9, 2026. The incident occurred at a property on Long Hide in Leaden Roding, near Dunmow, Essex. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at approximately 10:45 PM BST but were unable to save the victim, who was pronounced dead at the location.
Essex Police have arrested a 37-year-old man from Dunmow on suspicion of being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control, leading to the woman's death. The dog involved has been seized by authorities, and the scene was secured by specialist officers. A police cordon remained in place at the house on Sunday, April 11, 2026, as investigations continue.
Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper expressed his condolences to the woman's loved ones and assured the public that experienced detectives are thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Police are appealing for witnesses and requesting any available CCTV or dashcam footage related to incident 1419 of April 10, 2026.
