Woman in 70s killed by dog as two arrested over ‘out-of-control banned breed’

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Two people have been arrested after a woman in her 70s was killed by a dog in Bedworth, Warwickshire Police have said.

The woman was tragically killed in the incident, which took place at around 4pm yesterday afternoon (June 2) on Kathleen Avenue in the town of around 31,000, and police have informed her next of kin of what happened.

A 52-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman were detained on suspicion of possession of a banned breed of dog and owning a dog dangerously out of control, the force said.

The 49-year-old woman is currently in hospital and being treated for an injury sustained by the dog. Her injury is not believed to be life-threatening.

The man has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

No one involved in the incident has yet been named by cops.

Superintendent Sutherland Lane, of Warwickshire Police, said: “This was a tragic isolated incident, and a full investigation is now underway to establish the circumstances surrounding it.

“Thankfully dog attacks of this nature are exceedingly rare, but I recognise this will be deeply upsetting for the local community.

“The public can expect to see a heightened police presence in and around the area while we conduct our enquiries. Please do come and speak to one of our officers if you have any information that could help with our investigation.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information is asked to report this either via the force's website www.warwickshire.police.uk/report or by calling 101 quoting incident number 250 of 2 June 2023.

The Daily Star has contacted Warwickshire Police for further comment.

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